Stabbing On Oak Street

Tuesday, September  7th, 2021 - Sullivan, MO -  On Monday, September 6th, 2021 at approximately 9:38 PM, Officers of the Sullivan Police responded to the unit block of Oak Street for a report of an adult male who had been stabbed. Upon the officer's arrival, it was determined that the suspect, a 41-year-old male from St.Clair, Missouri, had fled the scene in a passenger vehicle. The victim, a 39-year-old male from Sullivan, was found to have a deep cut across his chest and left arm, rather than a stab wound. He was subsequently flown, via Air Evac, to a St.Louis area hospital for treatment.
Area law enforcement agencies were notified of the suspect information.  On Tuesday, September 7th, Sullivan Police, with the assistance of the St. Clair Police Department located the suspect and took him into custody.  Further investigation may result in charges through the Franklin County Circuit Court.