SJPD investigating Saturday evening stabbing

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- St. Joseph police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon near Woods Mini Mart.

According to Sgt. Casey Guyer with the St. Joseph Police Department, officers were dispatched around 3:45 p.m. after receiving a report of a man walking near Subway with visible neck injuries that appeared to be stab wounds.

Responding officers located the man across the street at Woods Mini Mart. He appeared to have sustained two stab wounds, one being in the armpit, and was transported by ambulance to the emergency room.

Police say the investigation is ongoing. The victim is currently in stable condition at Mosaic Life Care, according to SJPD.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police department at (816) 238-TIPS.

News-Press NOW will provide updates as more information becomes available.