FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) says it is one of the multiple police departments in different cities receiving calls about a homeless male stabbing people at random.
There are also social media posts going around warning people about this type of incident. Fort Smith Police confirms it is unaware of this incident nor is investigating one.
FSPD says if an incident like this were to occur, the public would be notified.
These notifications go out through the GovDelivery platform and on their social media pages.
Police ask anyone who has information on a crime to call 479-709-5000 or 911 for emergencies.
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