Stabbing investigation in Downtown Phoenix affected light rail traffic
Phoenix stabbing leaves man seriously injured
Phoenix Police said a man was hospitalized with serious injuries after an overnight stabbing near Central Avenue and Monroe Street on Oct. 6.
PHOENIX - A stabbing that happened during the overnight hours on Oct. 6 is affecting the morning commute, according to Phoenix Police.
What we know:
The incident reportedly happened near the area of Central Avenue and Monroe. Per a brief statement, officers responded at around 2:00 p.m. to the area for a stabbing call.
"When officers arrived, they located an adult male victim suffering at least one stab wound," read a portion of the statement. "The victim was transported to the hospital by Phoenix Fire for a serious injury."
Dig deeper:
Police say they were able to find the adult male suspect and take him into custody.
What we don't know:
Police did not identify the suspect by name.
Local perspective:
Investigators say the incident and crime scene have impacted light rail traffic. However, Valley Metro officials say as of 10:35 a.m., the service is no longer experiencing significant delays.
Area where the stabbing happened
The Source: Information for this article was gathered from a statement issued by the Phoenix Police Department.