13-year-old Grinnell boy charged with attempted murder in stabbing
Grinnell police say the stabbing happened early Saturday morning, leaving a 43-year-old man injured with a stab wound to the abdomen.
Grinnell police say the stabbing happened early Saturday morning, leaving a 43-year-old man injured with a stab wound to the abdomen.
Grinnell police say the stabbing happened early Saturday morning, leaving a 43-year-old man injured with a stab wound to the abdomen.
A 13-year-old boy is facing an attempted murder charge following a stabbing on Saturday morning in Grinnell.
Police officers received a call just before 8 a.m., leading them to respond to a home on Melrose Lane. A 43-year-old man was found inside the home injured by a stab wound to the abdomen. The man was taken to Unity Point Grinnell Regional Medical Center, where he's expected to recover.
"The caller, who ended up being the suspect in this case, indicated that he had stabbed another family member in the home," said Sgt. Christopher Wray.
Grinnell police arrested the 13-year-old, who is at a juvenile detention center awaiting his initial court appearance.
Police are still investigating the incident. If anyone knows anything, police are asking them to reach out to Sgt. Wray, who is the interim police captain, or Sgt. Dan Johnson at (641) 236-2670.
"All indications today are that this was an unprovoked attack," Sgt. Wray said. "It's just an unfortunate incident that happened."