POTTSVILLE — A 43-year-old Pottsville man was airlifted to Geisinger Medical Center after a stabbing on , according to police.
Police described his condition as “very critical” and said he was entering surgery at the time of their release.
Officers Respond to Centre and Norwegian Streets
Officers were dispatched to the area of Centre and Norwegian streets at approximately 8:22 p.m. for a report of a person who had been stabbed.
Upon arrival, officers found the man bleeding from a stab wound to his abdomen. He was flown to Geisinger Medical Center due to the severity of his injuries.
Police Investigate Mahantongo Street Altercation
Investigators learned that an altercation had occurred inside 507 Mahantongo Street involving the stabbing victim, a 37-year-old man described by police as homeless and a 39-year-old Hazleton man.
The Hazleton man was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill with facial injuries. The 37-year-old man sustained minor injuries to his hand, police said.
Police did not identify the individuals involved.
The investigation remains ongoing, with charges pending additional interviews with those involved.