Battle Creek police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Sunday, May 3, in the 300 block of Cliff Street.
Officers were dispatched to the area just before 11 a.m. and located a 37‑year‑old Battle Creek man with two stab wounds — one to the chest and one under the right arm.
The victim declined medical treatment at the scene and transported himself to a local hospital for evaluation. His injuries were determined to be non-life threatening.
The preliminary investigation indicates the incident stemmed from a physical altercation between two individuals outside a residence. Officers conducted a canvas of the surrounding area as part of the ongoing investigation.
TThrough coordinated efforts, Kalamazoo Township authorities located the suspect and took him into custody on behalf of the Battle Creek Police Department. The suspect, a 31‑year‑old man also from Battle Creek, reported minor injuries consistent with the altercation.
Battle Creek officers responded to Kalamazoo to interview the suspect and complete the booking process at the Calhoun County Jail.
The Battle Creek Fire Department and LifeCare Ambulance assisted at the scene. No further information is available at this time
This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Battle Creek police investigate Cliff Street stabbing
Reporting by Liz Shepard, Battle Creek Enquirer / Battle Creek Enquirer
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