Two injured during possible stabbing in Mandan

by: Nick Jachim, Brendan Rodenberg, Morgan DeVries

Posted: Oct 3, 2023 / 08:15 PM CDT

Updated: Oct 4, 2023 / 05:51 PM CDT

UPDATE: 10/3, 8:15 p.m.

According to a press release from Mandan police, there was a report of a possible stabbing at the 600 block of 3d St. SE around 2:30 p.m. on October 3.

As officers arrived at the scene, there was another report of an individual injured in the area of Sitting Bull Bridge on 6th Ave. SE. This person had injuries that were consistent with a sharp weapon.

Officers got information about a vehicle in the area during this incident, the vehicle was located south of Huff on Highway 1806. That person was identified and had injuries consistent with a sharp weapon, according to police.

After the initial investigation, it appeared that two people were involved, and both were transported to the hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.

There is no threat to the public.

The investigation is still active and ongoing.

UPDATE: 10/3, 5:00 p.m.

KX News spoke with Stage Stop owner Luke Clausen who stated that the incident did not occur at Stage Stop but on 6th Street in Mandan.

According to Clausen, a man was stabbed on 6th Street and then chased the person who stabbed him into the Stage Stop Restaurant and Liquor Store.

The Liquor Store manager then called 911 about the incident.

At this time we cannot confirm that the two individuals were the two that police reported were injured and that were taken to the hospital.

KX News is still trying to reach out to the Mandan Police Department about the exact details of the incident.

ORIGINAL STORY: 10/3, 4:08 p.m.

MANDAN, N.D. (KXNET) — Two people were injured at Stage Stop Saloon & Grill in Mandan during an incident that took place this afternoon.

According to police at the scene, both people have been transported to the hospital and the suspect is currently unknown.

There are no details at this time regarding exactly what happened to the two individuals.