Fort Madison, Ia- The Fort Madison Police Department is investigating a stabbing that took place at around 9 PM Wednesday near Avenue F and Fourth Street.
According to a police report, the suspect has been identified and is actively being sought. Due to the nature of the assault, police said that this is an isolated incident and the public is in no immediate danger.
It is known that the stabbing is related to an earlier disturbance at a nearby residence. The suspect had returned to the area when confronted by another family member. During the encounter, the victim was stabbed in the forearm by the 39-year-old suspect. Both are residents of Fort Madison.
Further information is being withheld pending investigation and custody of the suspect.
