PHOENIX — A man was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed Sunday evening, Phoenix police said. Officers were called to the area near Central and Oregon avenues at about 7:20 p.m. on July 5 after reports of a person bleeding.
When officers arrived, they determined the man had been stabbed and began on-scene emergency measures before he was transported to a hospital, the department said. The extent of the injuries was described by police as life-threatening.
The Phoenix Police Department said the suspect fled the scene and remained outstanding. Authorities have not released the identity of the injured man.
Investigators have opened an active investigation into the incident. Police did not provide additional details about a possible motive, any witnesses, or whether any arrests have been made.
Emergency personnel and law enforcement secured the area as the response unfolded. Evidence collection and interviews are part of the continuing probe, officials said.
Emergency vehicles and police tape cordon off a downtown street as officers investigate a stabbing; police say a suspect remains at large.
Police reiterated that the investigation remains active and asked anyone with information to contact the Phoenix Police Department. No further information about the victim’s identity or condition beyond what was released has been provided.
The department has not announced any updates to the case as of the latest statement. Authorities continue to seek leads and urged anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have video to come forward.
This remains an open and ongoing investigation by Phoenix police. Updates will be provided by law enforcement as more information becomes available.
Local coverage by AZFamily reported officers responded just after 7 p.m. near Central and Missouri avenues (a different cross-street than some reports) and said the victim had at least one stab wound; that report also urged anyone with tips to contact Silent Witness at 480(WITNESS) or 480(TESTIGO).