Crime

Overland Park police investigate stabbing that injured one

Overland Park police are investigating a stabbing that happened early Friday in the 7800 block of Grant Lane.

The 16-year-old victim was taken to a hospital, where they are listed in stable condition. Officers responding to an armed disturbance found the victim around 9:30 a.m.

The victim was taking out trash when the incident occurred. He was conscious when paramedics rushed him to a hospital.

The suspect is described as a male, who was wearing denim jeans, a black hooded sweatshirt and a black ski mask.

Anyone with information should call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

This story was originally published February 1, 2019 at 12:54 PM.

Glenn E. Rice
The Kansas City Star
Glenn E. Rice is an investigative reporter who focuses on law enforcement and the legal system. He has been with The Star since 1988. In 2020 Rice helped investigate discrimination and structural racism that went unchecked for decades inside the Kansas City Fire Department.
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