A 23-year-old man was stabbed in the neck in what police believe was an unprovoked attack at the Lorain Public Library Main Branch on Monday. The victim is alive and stable and being treated for his wounds.
The suspect and the victim were familiar with each other, say police, but the extent of their relationship is unknown.
"There is no evidence to suggest any sort of exchange/argument ... took place before the attack," police said in a statement.
Officers responded to the library after 2 p.m. for a report of an assault and located two men who were involved in a physical altercation, police said.
One man was bleeding heavily from an apparent stab wound, and a 44-year-old man was taken into custody, police said. A knife was found at the scene.
The injured man was transported to a nearby hospital.
On Tuesday, police say the man who was arrested and jailed will face these charges:
- Felonious Assault (1 count)
- Resisting Arrest (1 count)
- Obstructing Official Business (1 count)
Anyone with information regarding the altercation is asked to contact the Lorain Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau at 440-204-2105.
