On October 7, 2026, at approximately 3:05 p.m., 25th District officers responded to the 2900 block of Mutter Street for a reported stabbing.
A 40-year-old man was transported by police to Temple University Hospital after suffering one stab wound to the top of his head, one to his left shoulder and one to his left hand. He was placed in stable condition.
The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was approached by an unknown Hispanic male in his 30s with blonde hair who was armed with a machete-style knife and attempted to rob him.
No arrests have been made. The scene remains held as the investigation continues.
This information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.
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