Fight in Adrian ends with literal back-stabbing, collapsed lung

Police seek witnesses

Police tape at a crime scene. (WDIV)

ADRIAN, Mich. – An altercation in Adrian ended Tuesday afternoon with someone being stabbed in the back.

It happened at about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, near the intersection of Maple Avenue and Ormsby Street. Police said the victim suffered a collapsed lung after being stabbed in the back.

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They were taken to a hospital and are expected to be OK.

Police said they have identified a suspect, but no one is currently in custody. Detectives are looking for witnesses to find out what happened before the stabbing.

The victim and suspect are believed to know each other, and the stabbing wasn’t random. There is no threat to public safety.

Anyone with information or witnesses is asked to contact the Adrian Police Department at 517-264-4808.


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