On 18 October, 2022 at 10:33 am Officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to a reported Stabbing on the 1200 block of Union St. in Lancaster, PA. Emergency Medical Services was also dispatched to the location. Upon arriving, officers located an adult male victim suffering from multiple apparent stab wounds to his back. The victim was conveyed to a local hospital for treatment and is now in stable condition. The injuries are serious, but at this time do not appear to be life-threatening. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police also responded and are continuing the investigation. Detective Sergeant Tom Ginder is the lead investigator for the incident. The investigation is ongoing and the Bureau is still seeking out additional witnesses. Any persons with information regarding this incident are urged to call Detective Sergeant Ginder at 717 735-3345, or the front desk at 717 735-3301 to provide the information. 

This attack was not a random act of violence and there does not appear to be any increased safety risk for the community. There are no arrests to report at this time.