Lawrence police searching for person accused of stabbing elderly woman
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Lawrence Police Department is attempting to locate the person who stabbed an elderly woman.
Lawrence police officers responded just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, to the 700 block of Beatnik Court, near E. 19th Street, where they found the victim inside a home with life-threatening injuries.
Police said the victim was alone; police were not able to provide significant details.
The victim was taken to a local trauma center, accompanied by an officer.
Lawrence police said they have no suspect information at this time.
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Anyone with information that can help detectives are asked to call dispatch at (785) 843-0250 or Crime Stoppers at 785-843-8477.
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