OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - Oshkosh police are searching for a man who allegedly stabbed two people, one in the 400 block of W. Lincoln Ave. and the other in the 700 block of Wright St., around 11 p.m. Friday.
Authorities say two men were walking when the suspect confronted them and tried to steal a cell phone. There was a struggle, and the suspect stabbed the first victim.
The second man chased after the suspect, where another struggle ensued and the second victim was stabbed. Both men were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.
Police say the suspect is white, between 5'9" and 6'0" tall and weighing about 250 pounds.
Police are looking for for a white male, between 5’9″ to 6’0″ tall, weighing around 250 pounds.
The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating whether this incident may be connected with other recent robberies that have occurred in the UW-Oskhosh area.
Anyone with information is asked to call Oshkosh Police at (920) 236-5700.