Oct 18, 2022 | By: Mary Balstad

Man Stabbed in Isolated Incident East of Mahnomen

A man from the Riverland housing area east of Mahnomen was stabbed this morning in what is believed to be an isolated incident.

According to a press release from the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office, an unidentified adult male was admitted to the Mahnomen Health Center at 2:50 a.m. with a stab wound to the back on Tuesday, October 18th. An officer with the White Earth Police Department was able to speak with the victim prior to him being flown to a Fargo hospital for further treatment.

Upon further investigation at the scene of the incident, Mahnomen County deputies and White Earth Police Department officers were able to interview witnesses and identify a suspect. The suspect reportedly fled the scene prior to law enforcement arriving.

There is no concern regarding risk to the public at this time as this is believed to be an isolated incident. The White Earth Police Department is currently investigating the matter.

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