ISU sends out emergency alert after apparent stabbing in Normal, suspect in custody

Posted on December 8, 2017
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ISU sent out a campus-wide emergency alert after an apparent stabbing Friday night. The alert was lifted after Normal Police arrested the suspect. No serious injuries were reported. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr)

By Howard Packowitz

NORMAL – Illinois State University sent out an emergency alert across campus Friday night after a report of a stabbing in Normal.

Police were called to an apartment building at 709 S. Main in Normal about 9 p.m. ISU issued the campus alert on social media and on its website, then lifted the alert when Normal Police arrested the suspect.

Police said the victim, a man said to be in his ’20’s, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Advocate BroMenn Medical Center.

Other details were not available. Police said they’re still investigating the incident.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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