Asheville Police Investigating Man Stabbed In the Head

Asheville --  Press Release: Asheville Police Asheville Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Wednesday afternoon in downtown

Asheville. While on patrol, officers observed a man

with a knife protruding from his head in the 100 block of Patton Avenue around 2:31 p.m. on March 12th. The suspect had already fled the scene. Officers quickly provided emergency medical care until the arrival of EMS. The victim was transported to Mission Hospital for treatment; at this time he is still alive but in critical condition.  

The investigation is active and ongoing. Detectives were able to recover important evidence but need your help. If you have any information, you are urged to contact APD at (828) 252-1110. You can also send an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search “Asheville PD” in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411.

Editor's Note: A  criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law