Investigators need help identifying stabbing suspect

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a Halloween night stabbing that injured two people downtown.

According to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, the suspect — pictured in surveillance images — is accused of stabbing two victims near the intersection of Main and Upper Streets on October 31.

Investigators say the incident began as a fight after someone allegedly threw a cup at the victims’ vehicle. Police say the suspect then reached through the car window and stabbed both victims before fleeing the scene.

Anyone with information that could help identify the suspect is urged to contact Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020 or online by clicking HERE.