Police respond to stabbing in Fort Dodge Friday morning
FORT DODGE, Iowa — An investigation into a stabbing is underway in Fort Dodge on Friday.
A 911 call came in at 6:00 a.m. about a male with multiple stab wounds at 414 South 16th Street, according to the Fort Dodge Police Department. When FDPD officers arrived at the scene, they found a responsive male who had multiple stab wounds to his waistline.
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The victim received initial medical care on the scene and was taken by ambulance to Unity Point-Trinity Health for further treatment. FDPD said the victim's injuries are non-life-threatening.
Investigators don't believe the stabbing happened where the victim was found. They are unsure of the location of the assault.
FDPD said it does not believe the stabbing is linked to two recent shootings, one on Thursday and one Friday morning.
Police are continuing to investigate. If you have information about the stabbing, contact police at 515-573-1424. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Webster County Crimestoppers by calling 515-573‐1444 (STOP).
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