Medford Police Investigate Stabbing

Sunday Stabbing Victim Still in Hospital, Police Investigating Incident

– Allison Goldsberry

Medford Police are investigating a stabbing that took place somewhere in Medford on Sunday, April 17.

According to police, the stabbing victim, a 20-year-old white male, was brought to Lawrence Memorial Hospital by a friend on Sunday night. He was suffering from a stab wound to his torso. Police say he was seriously injured but is “doing better now” and is recovering in the hospital.

Police learned of the stabbing when notified by the hospital, which is required by state law.

According to a police statement, the incident is currently under investigation.

“The stabbing did occur somewhere in Medford, but the exact whereabouts of that location is under investigation. We have determined that the victim and the suspect were known to each other. This was not a random act of violence. At this time the investigation is on going,” said the statement.