Critical injuries reported in early morning stabbing

Posted: June 19, 2013 - 3:42am
Updated: June 19, 2013 - 4:58am

Overland Park Police are investigating after a man was found stabbed on his front porch this morning.

The call was dispatched just before 3:30 Wednesday morning and occurred in the 6400 block of W. 151st Place. The scene is southeast of 151st Street and Glenwood Street The victim and suspect reportedly live just across the street from each other.

Initial reports indicate that the stabbing was part of a disturbance between neighbors. The alleged suspect is said to be the one who called 911 to report the incident to police.

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Johnson County Med-Act reports the victim to be in critical condition. He was transported to an area trauma center for further treatment.

Overland Park Police apprehended the suspect, who surrendered himself to officers when they arrived on the scene.

A Johnson County Sheriff's Deputy who was nearby, also responded on the initial call.

A source familiar with the incident tells Operation 100 News that the stabbing involved a sword or very large knife and the wound is "very deep and wide." The stab wound is said to be in the lower chest area.

No other details were immediately available.

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