Late Friday night in downtown Guthrie, a confrontation that started inside a nearby bar spilled out into the street and ended with two people stabbed near the intersection of 14th Street and Washington Avenue. One victim was rushed to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City in critical condition, while the second was taken to Baptist Medical Center and listed as stable. Police say officers were dispatched shortly before midnight and that the case remains an active investigation.
According to Guthrie News Page, officers arrived in under a minute and found both victims on the front lawn of a residence on Washington Avenue. Investigators told the outlet the confrontation appears to have started at a downtown bar before escalating, and that the suspect drove away before officers got there. Police worked multiple leads overnight and brought one person in for questioning shortly after 1 a.m.; as of about 2 a.m., no arrests had been made. Authorities say more information will be released as the investigation moves forward.
Police Response And Hospital Care
The Guthrie Police Department operates out of City Hall, and its communications center handles county 911 calls, which officials say is intended to speed response times. The City of Guthrie website lists the department’s divisions and provides a non-emergency line for tips. The office is located at 101 N. 2nd St., and the listed non-emergency number is (405) 282-2489. University of Oklahoma Medical Center, identified by OU Health as the region’s principal trauma hospital, received the more seriously injured patient.
Investigators Seek Tips, Witnesses
Detectives say the case is still active and that they are pursuing multiple leads while working to confirm witness statements and analyze physical evidence. Officials have not released a suspect description, the names of those involved, or a possible motive as the investigation continues. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has photos or video from the area is urged to contact local authorities or call 911 in an emergency.
What To Expect Next
Residents should keep an eye on updates from police and local news outlets as investigators develop the case and, if warranted, move toward filing charges. This story will be updated as officials release additional details.
