15-Year-Old Detained For Questioning Following Bartlesville Stabbing

A 15-year-old has been detained for questioning following a stabbing on Monday, according to the Bartlesville Police Department.

Around 3:25 p.m. on Monday, BPD was notified by a local Bartlesville hospital of a stab wound victim who had walked into their emergency room for treatment.

Officers responded and confirmed that a 45-year-old man had been stabbed. They also located the crime scene in the 2100 block of S. Johnston Avenue.

Officers confirmed a 15-year-old boy was identified as the suspect and is detained for questioning.

BPD asks anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the Bartlesville Police Department at 918.338.4001 or contact Capt. Daniel Elkins by calling 918.338.4020 or email dbelkins@cityofbartlesville.org.

This investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released when available.