Man Hospitalized Following Stabbing Incident at Liberty Garden Apartments

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ROME, NY — In the early hours of Wednesday, October 29, 2024, Rome Police Department's Patrol Division responded to a call to check the welfare of an individual at Liberty Gardens Apartments. At approximately 1:15 a.m., officers arrived at 200 North Levitt Street, Apt. 107, following reports of a male with injuries allegedly caused by a broken window.

Rome Fire Rescue and AmCare were dispatched to the scene to provide assistance. Initial investigation revealed that a 24-year-old male victim had been involved in a physical altercation with an individual known to him. During the altercation, the victim sustained injuries indicating he had been stabbed. He was transported to a local hospital with two puncture wounds to his right side and a significant laceration on his back. The victim is reported to be in serious but stable condition.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Rome Police Department urges anyone with information to contact their TIP line at (315) 339-7744 or Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-866-730-8477 or via www.p3tips.com. All tips will be kept anonymous.