One man stabbed after fight in northeast Lincoln

Lincoln Police responded to a stabbing near the 3100 block of N. 40th Street on Sunday.
Lincoln Police responded to a stabbing near the 3100 block of N. 40th Street on Sunday.(10/11 NOW)
Published: Feb. 27, 2022 at 10:22 AM CST
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -Lincoln Police responded to a stabbing near the 3100 block of N. 40th Street on Sunday.

According to LPD, a 30-year-old male arrived in the area with a group of friends at around 2:10 a.m. A verbal altercation with an unknown male occurred, and turned physical. During the fight, the 30-year-old was stabbed in the back of the right thigh and suffered minor lacerations to his left arm and hand.

The victim then went to a local hospital and sought treatment.

The unknown male suspect fled the scene. According to witnesses, they were approximately 5′6, 140lbs and wearing a heavy-set coat and hoody.

This incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the LPD at (402) 441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at (402) 475-3600.

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