Man stabbed on Bridgeville road; police search for suspect

Delaware troopers are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed on a Bridgeville roadway Wednesday night.
Man stabbed on Bridgeville road; police search for suspect
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BRIDGEVILLE, DEDelaware State Police are investigating a stabbing that seriously injured a 41-year-old man on Coverdale Road Wednesday night, authorities said.


Key Points

  • Stabbing occurred around 8:14 p.m. on April 9 in Bridgeville
  • Victim, 41, hospitalized with serious injuries
  • Suspect remains unidentified; investigation ongoing

Victim hospitalized after roadside attack

Troopers were dispatched to Coverdale Road near Camelia Lane at approximately 8:14 p.m. following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, they found the male victim suffering from a stab wound. He was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he is being treated for serious injuries.

According to state police, the suspect fled the area and remains unidentified. No description of the assailant was released as of Thursday.

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Investigation ongoing

Detectives from Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit have taken over the case. Authorities said the investigation is in its early stages and that leads are being pursued.

Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective H. Lingo at 302-752-3864. Tips can also be submitted via a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers.