A confrontation along Capital Boulevard in north Raleigh turned violent Saturday afternoon when a man was stabbed and rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Officers were called around 4:40 p.m. to the 4500 block of Capital Boulevard, where they found a man suffering from serious wounds, according to WRAL. Emergency crews transported him to a hospital. Investigators believe the incident started as a domestic dispute between the victim and another man, and the alleged attacker had not been found or arrested as of 6 p.m.
How to help investigators
Raleigh police are asking anyone who saw what happened or captured video of the stabbing to come forward. Witnesses can call the department at 919-996-3335 or share information anonymously with Raleigh CrimeStoppers. Details and an online tip form are available through Raleigh CrimeStoppers.
Capital Boulevard corridor context
The stabbing adds to a tense stretch along the busy Capital Boulevard corridor this spring, including a June shooting at the Capital Crossing shopping center that left one person wounded, local coverage shows. night of gunfire at Capital Crossing coverage noted Raleigh police data showing recent nonfatal shooting activity in the area. Neighbors and business owners say they have been keeping a closer eye on police activity after several high-profile calls.
Investigation ongoing
Raleigh Police say the case remains active and detectives are following leads, canvassing the area and reviewing nearby surveillance footage, officials told WRAL. The names of those involved have not been released. Anyone with information is urged to contact police or CrimeStoppers to help investigators track down the suspect.
