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A late-night domestic dispute on Hillside Street ends in violence as police search for suspect

WILKES-BARRE, PA – A 35-year-old man was hospitalized early Tuesday after suffering a stab wound during a reported domestic-related incident inside a Hillside Street residence, prompting an ongoing search for the suspect who fled before officers arrived.

Officers were dispatched at approximately 12:23 a.m. Tuesday for a report of a stabbing. Upon entering the residence, they found the victim with what was described as an apparent stab wound to the chest. Police provided immediate life-saving aid until emergency medical personnel arrived and transported the man to a local hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.

Limited cooperation complicates investigation

Officers attempted to gather details from multiple individuals inside the home but reported limited cooperation and conflicting accounts of what led to the stabbing. Preliminary findings indicate the violence may have stemmed from a domestic-related dispute within the residence.

According to the initial investigation, the victim was injured after intervening in an altercation. The suspect left the scene before police arrived and has not been located.

Search for suspect ongoing

Police conducted a search of the surrounding area shortly after the incident but were unable to find the individual believed to be responsible. The investigation remains active as officers continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department.

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