WALKER, Mich. — Police are searching for a suspect after a woman was stabbed multiple times in Walker Tuesday afternoon.
The Walker Police Department (WPD) says the stabbing occurred at Apple Ridge Apartments at around 12:45 p.m.
We’re told the 33-year-old victim incurred serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. The victim is out of surgery and is reported as stable.
Police believe the victim and suspect know each other.
The victim lives in the apartment. It is not currently known who was residing with her.
WPD says residents of the apartment were evacuated. Police used a tactical drone to clear the apartment.
"We can send in a tactical drone into the apartment to clear the apartment," said Chief Keith Mankel. "So, we do not send the officer into the apartment with, so it's a very safe way to do it. The drones can give us that coverage that we need. So, in clear, a lot of areas without putting the officer at risk. So we use technology to make our jobs safer. You know, it works really well."
The suspect was not located inside the apartment.
"They're trying to subtract down a bunch of leads on who this person may be," said Chief Mankel. "You know, the victim just got out of surgery. So, as soon as she comes to, hopefully we can talk to her and get some more information."
Cummings Elementary was placed on lockdown as a precaution.
The scene has since been cleared, and residents are allowed to return.
This story is developing and will be updated when we learn more information.
