A quiet stretch of Northwest 19th Street in Fort Lauderdale turned into a crime scene early Wednesday when a man was stabbed and rushed to the hospital, according to police.
Officers were called to the 3000 block of Northwest 19th Street at about 2:20 a.m., where they found the wounded man and requested medical help from Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue. Detectives are still trying to piece together what happened.
What Police Say
According to NBC 6 South Florida, officers found the victim at the scene and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue transported him to a hospital. The outlet reports that police have not released details about the man’s condition or any possible suspect and say they are “actively investigating” the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.
Investigation And How To Help
Fort Lauderdale police are urging anyone who saw or recorded anything to speak up. WPLG Local 10 notes that tipsters are asked to call 954-828-5700. Detectives also want to hear from anyone who may have video or other information that could help move the case forward.
Background
This latest incident comes amid a series of stabbings reported in Fort Lauderdale this year. NBC 6 South Florida reported that a man was found stabbed in March on the 2300 block of Northwest 19th Street. In February, a separate stabbing that investigators described as domestic-related was covered by CBS Miami.
This is a developing story, and more details will be added as authorities release additional information.
