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Woman suffers 'serious injury' in stabbing attack in Colorado Springs

Posted at 12:22 PM, Jul 11, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-11 14:26:22-04

COLORADO SPRINGS — Colorado Springs police said a woman is in the hospital and a suspect is on the run after a stabbing early Thursday morning.

Police said they found the woman around 6 a.m. in the 3000 block of Platte Avenue with "a serious injury." The woman is receiving care at a Colorado Springs hospital. Police said the suspect ran away from the scene.

Officers with the Domestic Violence/Adult Sexual Assault unit are currently investigating the case. Police have not yet identified the suspect or provided a vehicle description, but they're calling it an active investigation that is in its early stages.

Any witness to the attack or anyone with information is encouraged to call CSPD at 719-444-7000 or call Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP.