Suspect arrested in Monroe overnight stabbing

Early Saturday morning around 3:00 am the Monroe Police Department responded to the 500 block of E Fourth Street in regards to a person bleeding from the abdomen.

The initial report to police indicated that the wound was accidental and that the victim had fallen onto an unknown object.  

As the officers continued to investigate, they learned that an unknown suspect had actually stabbed the victim.  

The victim, whose identity has not been released was transported to a nearby Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. 

Police say the victim is in stable condition. 
 
Officers were able to identify the suspect and he was arrested a short time later. 
 
Anyone with information pertinent to this investigation should to contact Det. Oetjens at 734-243-7510.