A man was stabbed Sunday night in Lebanon, Missouri, and had to be airlifted to a Springfield hospital, with the extent of his injuries still unknown as the investigation continues. A suspect is already in custody, and police say there is no ongoing danger to the community.
Call Came In Just Before 7:15 p.m.
The stabbing happened in the 1400 block of West Route 66, according to WOWT, with dispatch receiving the call just before 7:15 p.m. From there, the man was flown to a hospital in Springfield, as detailed by KY3. The decision to airlift him suggests his injuries were serious enough to require urgent transport to a larger medical facility, though officials have not released specifics on his condition.
Suspect in Custody, Police Say No Community Threat
Authorities confirmed a suspect is in custody in connection with the stabbing. The same report notes that police said there is no danger to the community following the arrest, offering some reassurance to residents near the West Route 66 corridor even as key details remain unresolved.
The incident remains under investigation, per the report, and no further information has been released about what led up to the stabbing. Hoodline will update this story as more details become available.
