Victim found bleeding outside apartment in Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre, PA – A man was hospitalized after an early morning assault outside a North Washington Street apartment Friday that left visible signs of a violent struggle.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on August 15, Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to 685 North Washington Street for a report of a bleeding male. Upon arrival, officers saw the man being loaded onto a stretcher by city medics. Blood was visible on the outside steps, and police noted evidence suggesting a struggle had occurred.

The victim, described as a Black male, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.

City detectives, the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office, and the Pennsylvania State Police Forensic Services Unit responded to assist in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lieutenant Matt Stash or Wilkes-Barre City detectives at 570-826-0911.

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Key Points

• Man found bleeding outside 685 North Washington Street around 5:30 a.m. August 15
• Blood and signs of a struggle were discovered at the scene