Monett Police Search for Suspect

Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:40 AM

The Monett Police Department is searching for a suspect in a stabbing that happened on 4th Street Thursday evening.

The department tells Ozarks First that officers arrived at the scene around 6:15 p.m. and found a 32-year-old man with a stab wound in his abdomen. He was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Monett PD said they believe the incident is isolated and there is no threat to the public. They said in a release that they are working to identify the suspect.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Monett Police Department at 417-235-4241 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-888-635-8477 for an anonymous tip.

(Story by Emilee Kuschel, Ozarks First)

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