An investigation is underway into a fight that started in a dormitory at Northwest Missouri State University and ended with a stabbing at the College Park Pavilion. A suspect is in custody. The victim was treated and released at St Francis.
In a news release, school officials said campus police were called at 3:57 p.m. Wednesday to the report of a disturbance at South Complex residence hall. As officers were responding, the altercation moved toward the Raymond Courter College Park Pavilion and a stabbing occurred.
Officers took into custody a 21-year-old male, who is a Northwest student. The 21-year-old male victim, who is also a Northwest student, was transported to St. Francis Hospital and Health Services in Maryville, where he was treated and released.
The investigation is being handled by University Police and is ongoing.