A late-night run for pizza across from Cleveland State University turned violent early yesterday when a 43-year-old man was stabbed outside Rascal House and rushed into emergency surgery, according to police. Officers found the man with a stab wound to the shoulder, and he was taken to a nearby hospital where he remains in serious condition. A 26-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on a felonious assault charge, and officers say they recovered a knife believed to have been used in the attack.
Police: Arrest Made; Weapon Recovered
Officers were dispatched around 2:48 a.m. to Rascal House at 1836 Euclid Ave, directly across from the Cleveland State campus, where they found the injured man, Cleveland 19 reports. The 43-year-old was taken for emergency surgery and remains in serious condition. Police arrested a 26-year-old woman and transported her to the Cuyahoga County Jail on a felonious assault charge, and officers say they recovered a knife at the scene that is believed to be the weapon used.
Scene Was Outside A Longtime CSU-Area Pizza Spot
The downtown Rascal House location at 1836 Euclid Ave sits directly across from Cleveland State University and is described on the restaurant's website as a longtime late-night draw for students and downtown crowds. The Cleveland State University Police Department highlights campus safety resources and 24/7 safety escort services, underscoring how close the pizzeria is to on-campus housing and university facilities.
Investigation Remains Active
Police described the details released so far as preliminary and said the investigation is still active as detectives work to piece together what led up to the stabbing, according to Cleveland 19. Detectives continue to gather information after securing the knife at the scene.
Charges And Legal Context
The suspect faces a felonious assault charge, a statute that covers knowingly causing serious physical harm or causing harm with a deadly weapon as outlined in Ohio law. The Ohio Revised Code generally classifies felonious assault as a felony and allows for enhanced penalties in certain circumstances, including when the victim is a peace officer, per the Ohio Revised Code.
The Cleveland Division of Police has not released additional details. This article will be updated if city investigators or the restaurant provide more information.
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