Man Stabbed While Walking Downtown on Salem St. in Worcester
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
A man, 24, was walking down Salem Street when he was approached and stabbed in the arm with a knife by an unidentified man. Following the stabbing, the suspect then took off running down Franklin Street.
The victim's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
This investigation is still active as police are working to identify the suspect involved.
The Incident
On Saturday, December 03, at approximately 6:00 PM, Worcester Police responded to a local hospital for a report of a stabbing victim that had just walked into the emergency room. Upon arrival, officers met with a 24-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to his arm.
The initial investigation showed that the man was walking on Salem Street near Franklin Street when he was approached by an unidentified man, approximately 5’9, muscular build wearing a black ski mask and all black clothing. The victim reported that this man walked up behind him and slashed him on the arm with a knife. After the assault, the victim saw the suspect run east down Franklin Street.
The victim then walked himself to the hospital.
Police Asking for Help
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message by clicking here.
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