Peoria, Illinois – A 39-year-old man was stabbed Friday morning at a Peoria gas station, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
According to the Peoria Police Department, officers responded at approximately 8:35 a.m. Friday to the 3000 block of North Knoxville Avenue at the Marathon gas station for a reported stabbing.
Police said officers were initially unable to locate a victim at the scene. During a preliminary investigation, officers determined that three adult men were involved in a physical altercation outside the business. During the incident, one individual allegedly produced a knife and stabbed another man before fleeing the area on foot.
Approximately three hours after the reported incident, a 39-year-old man arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle. He was treated for two non-life-threatening stab wounds to the abdomen, according to police.
Authorities said no suspect information is currently available. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or any other violent crime is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at 309-673-4521, submit an anonymous tip through tip411, or contact Crime Stoppers at 309-673-9000.
The incident occurred along a busy commercial corridor frequently used by morning commuters and nearby workers.
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