Man in Custody After Stabbing Incident in Evansville, Indiana

Man in Custody After Stabbing Incident in Evansville, Indiana

A violent altercation in Evansville, Indiana, has left one man in custody after he allegedly stabbed another man on Saturday afternoon. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office officials have confirmed the arrest of the suspect involved in the incident.

Location and Details of the Incident

The incident took place on West Delaware Street in Evansville, Indiana. Police were alerted to the assault in progress at 2:17 p.m. on Saturday and immediately dispatched to the location.

Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement officers spoke to two witnesses who were present during the altercation. The witnesses identified the individuals involved as Kendric Bradshaw and Rashawn Cartwright, also known as “Rips” and “Bloodbath”.

Sequence of Events

According to the witnesses, the confrontation between Bradshaw and Cartwright escalated in a vacant lot, resulting in Cartwright stabbing Bradshaw in the lower abdomen. Cartwright then pursued Bradshaw for a short distance before returning to an apartment on West Delaware Street.

Bradshaw sustained injuries, including scratches and a contusion on his forehead, consistent with being struck with a flat head screwdriver during the altercation.

Arrest and Charges

Upon returning to the apartment, Cartwright allegedly attempted to assault one of the witnesses with a hammer. Subsequently, a concerned individual contacted the authorities, reporting that Cartwright was holding his aunt and her boyfriend hostage.

Law enforcement officers were able to locate Cartwright hiding inside the apartment, where he was apprehended and taken into custody. Cartwright is currently facing charges of Intimidation, Confinement, Battery, and Battery with a Deadly Weapon in connection with the incident.

Conclusion

The swift response of the police authorities led to the apprehension of the suspect and the resolution of the volatile situation in Evansville. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities working to gather more evidence and information related to the case.