Police look for suspect after Durand man suffers stab wound at Deerfield Village Apartments
A 23-year-old Durand man suffered a stab wound to the abdomen and possible internal organ damage after an incident in Union Township in the early morning Sunday, Sept. 17.
The Isabella County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an assault between two men that left one of them stabbed, said Isabella County Sheriff Michael Main. The incident happened just after midnight Sunday at 3400 E. Deerfield Road — the address for Deerfield Village Apartments.
Witnesses told deputies the victim, who was attending a party in front of an apartment building, was confronted by another man, Main said. An argument began that led to the victim being stabbed in the abdomen with a knife.
The suspect, who is unknown, fled the scene. The sheriff’s office described the suspect as a male, approximately 24 years old, short in stature and heavy set. He was wearing a dark blue button-up shirt at the time of the incident.
K9 units and officers attempted to locate the suspect but did not find him.
The victim fled on foot as well and was later located behind another apartment building bleeding, Main said. He was taken to the hospital before being transported to St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw.
The sheriff’s office did not have any updates on the man’s condition as of Monday morning.
The incident is still under investigation.
Deputies were assisted by Isabella County Central Dispatch, Mobile Medical Response, Central Michigan University, Saginaw Tribal Police K9 unit, Police Department and the Mount Pleasant Police Department.
Those with information about the incident or the suspect can call the sheriff's office at 989-772-5911.
