By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
joanne@wktv.org
The Wyoming Department of Public Safety is investigating a stabbing that took place in the evening of March 28 in the 2300 block of Barberry Drive SW.
Officer responded around 9:45 p.m. on March 28 to a report of a fight and stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a ale victim with several stab wounds. The initial investigation indicates that a verbal argument turned into a physical fight, according to a statement from the department. During the fight, the victim was stabbed several times.
The victim was transported to a local area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, a 41-year-old male, was taken into custody at the scene and lodged at the Kent County Jail for assault with intent to murder.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Wyoming Department of Public Safety at 616-530-7300 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
