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MPD investigating State Street stabbing

The University of Wisconsin Police Department, Capitol Police and Madison Police Department responded to a stabbing on State Street Saturday afternoon prompting off campus alerts.

The University of Wisconsin Police Department alerted community members to an alleged stabbing on the 500 block of State Street around 2 p.m. Saturday. 

According to radio traffic, 911 dispatchers received multiple calls alerting them to a stabbing outside of Luchador Tequila & Taco Bar on State Street at around 2 p.m. 

The suspect fled the scene toward the Capitol, leaving the victim with multiple lacerations. Officers later reported applying a tourniquet. 

UWPD sent multiple notifications through the BadgerSAFE app Saturday alerting community members to an active incident on the 500 block of State Street at around 2:10 p.m.

At 2:41 p.m., UWPD sent an all clear alert. Those with information are asked to contact MPD.  

This is a developing story.

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Drew Wesson

Drew Wesson is a staff writer and photographer for The Daily Cardinal. He has written stories covering public safety, protests, political events and more. You can follow him on Twitter @drewwesson1.


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