UPDATE: August 1, 7:10 a.m. | At approximately 2:54 a.m., the Shawnee and Lenexa police Department responded to a report of a suspicious person near 79th & Quivira Road. Upon arrival, officers located a person who matched the description of the suspect in a stabbing on July 31, in the 10900 block of W. 75th Street.
After a brief foot pursuit, officers took the suspect into custody for questioning.
The investigation is ongoing.
The Shawnee Police Department is searching near 79th Street and Nieman Road for a suspect in an alleged stabbing Thursday.
Just after 1:30 p.m., Shawnee police responded to a physical disturbance in the 10900 block of West 75th Street.
Police said a man stabbed another man inside a local business, then ran south from the scene.
The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
The alleged suspect is described as a white male with long black hair, wearing a black shirt, black shorts or pants, and black shoes.
Authorities said no one should approach him.
People should avoid the area and contact the Shawnee Police Department at 913-631-2150 or call 911 if they see anyone matching the suspect’s description.
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