Keokuk, IA- The Keokuk Police Department is investigating a stabbing incident that took place on New Year’s Day.
According to a news release, at about 2:05 AM on New Year’s Day, Keokuk Police were dispatched to Lucky’s Irish Pub and Grub, 528 Blondeau Street in reference to a fight in progress.
The first officer arrived less than a minute after being dispatched with three more officers arriving in less than three minutes.
While officers were on scene, they discovered a male victim who received multiple stab wounds during an altercation, which had taken place just outside the establishment.
One of the officers immediately rendered aid, placing a tourniquet on the subject and requesting medical assistance through the dispatch center.
The victim was transported via ambulance to a designated landing location for an air evacuation. The victim was then taken by helicopter to a medical facility for treatment and was released several days later.
Through an investigation, it was determined this was an isolated incident and there was no ongoing threat to the public.
The Keokuk Police Department says the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Keokuk Police.
