NewsLocal NewsGrand Rapids

Actions

Woman killed in stabbing in Grand Rapids, assailant harms self with knife

Division Ave Stabbing 3.jpg
Division Ave Stabbing 4.jpg
Division Ave Stabbing 1.jpg
Division Ave Stabbing 2.jpg
Posted
and last updated

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A woman was killed in a stabbing Wednesday morning in downtown Grand Rapids.

The attack happened just before 9:30 a.m. on Division Avenue near Bartlett Street, according to the Grand Rapids Police Department.

The suspect then turned the knife on himself several, said police. He is in the hospital receiving medical care.

The likelihood of his survival is unknown.

Division Ave Stabbing 4.jpg
First responders on scene of a deadly stabbing on Division Avenue in Grand Rapids on November 6, 2024.

Police Chief Eric Winstrom said it likely started as a domestic situation. There is no believed threat to the public.

Police are looking into whether there was any past history of calls to 911 concerning the suspect or victim.

The attack happened right outside Catholic Central High School, but did not impact the school day, per the chief.

Watch Chief Winstrom's press conference below

GRPD Chief Winstrom on deadly stabbing in downtown Grand Rapids

Division Avenue remains closed while detectives gather evidence.

Anyone with information on this deadly assault is asked to contact the Grand Rapids Police Department at (616) 456-3380. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345.

Follow FOX 17: Facebook - X (formerly Twitter) - Instagram - YouTube