Stabbing Incident Near Riverfront Park Leaves One Suspect Unapprehended

A shocking incident occurred near Riverfront Park in Spokane, Washington, on Thursday night when at least one person was stabbed, and a second person may have been injured. The suspect, believed to be wearing a green sweatshirt, fled to a nearby pedestrian bridge where police were attempting to subdue him. According to eyewitness Cody Flinn, a 24-year-old witness, the suspect was wielding a "massive knife" and had not been apprehended by the time of the incident. Flinn described the scene, stating that one of the victims was stabbed numerous times after a Good Samaritan challenged the suspect to a fight.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least one person was stabbed, and a second person may have been injured in the incident.
  • The suspect, believed to be wearing a green sweatshirt, fled to a nearby pedestrian bridge where police were attempting to subdue him.
  • Eyewitness Cody Flinn described the suspect as wielding a "massive knife" and stated that one of the victims was stabbed numerous times.
  • A Good Samaritan intervened, challenging the suspect to a fight, but was not able to connect with a punch.
  • The suspect was able to stab the first victim numerous times before fleeing to the pedestrian bridge.
  • Police officers were able to communicate with the suspect on the bridge, but he had not been apprehended as of 8 p.m.
  • The incident is being investigated by the Spokane Police Department.

Statistics:

  • At least one person was stabbed in the incident.
  • A second person may have been injured.
  • The suspect was wielding a "massive knife" according to eyewitness Cody Flinn.
  • Police officers were able to communicate with the suspect on the pedestrian bridge.
  • The suspect had not been apprehended as of 8 p.m.
  • The incident is still under investigation.

Sources:

  • The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, Wash.)
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