The St. Joseph Police Department has a suspect in custody after an early morning stabbing.

According to Capt. Jeff Wilson, officers responded to the 800 block of N. 6th St. before 2 a.m. to find a 19-year-old man who was the victim of an assault that allegedly took place in the 700 block of N. 4th St.

Wilson said the victim was transported to Mosaic Life Care with a serious injury.

Police have a 33-year-old man in custody as a person of interest.

The investigation is ongoing.