BANGOR, Maine — Bangor police are searching for a suspect in a stabbing that resulted in a man being taken to a local hospital.
It happened around 5:45 p.m. in the 1100 block of Union Street, Bangor police said in a release Thursday.
When officers got to the scene, they found a 43-year-old man in a wheelchair bleeding profusely from an arm wound, the release stated. After officers applied a tourniquet to his arm, the man was taken to a local hospital where, as of Thursday, he was showing stable vital signs, police said.
Police said the victim and witnesses said the victim was arguing with a woman on the sidewalk when a passing car pulled over. A male got out of the vehicle, began arguing with the victim, and blows were exchanged. The suspect then allegedly stabbed the victim, jumped back in the car, and drove away.
Police said witnesses said the suspect was wearing a tan or cream hooded sweatshirt at the time of the stabbing.
Officials describe the suspect's vehicle as a red Chevrolet sedan with a rear spoiler, sunroof, and mismatched rims.
Bangor police ask that anyone who may have information about the suspect or the vehicle call Detective Jordan Perry at 207-947-7384 ext. 5736. Anonymous tips can also be left by calling 207-947-7382 ext. 3.