West Allis stabbing, suspect in custody
Suspect in West Allis stabbing (Courtesy: WAPD)
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - The West Allis Police Department has confirmed they have a 21-year-old Clinton man in custody for a March 3 stabbing near 70th and Becher.
The stabbing happened near 70th and Becher around 5:20 p.m. The victim, a 41-year-old West Allis man, was taken to the hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 18-19 years old and 5 feet, 4 inches to 5 feet, 5 inches tall with a medium build. He has black hair and cross tattoos under both eyes, police said.
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Before police arrived, the suspect fled. Officers searched the area but did not find him.
Anybody with information is asked to call the West Allis Police Department at 414-302-8000.
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