Juvenile Suspect Sought in Early Morning Stabbing on Cheek Road in Durham
DURHAM, NC — Durham County Sheriff’s Office deputies are actively searching for a juvenile suspect following a non-fatal stabbing reported early Wednesday morning (Feb. 11) in the 4000 block of Cheek Road.
According to authorities, deputies responded to a call for service just before 3:00 a.m. regarding an assault in progress. When patrol units arrived, the victim reported he had been stabbed in the head during the incident. The suspect fled the scene on foot before law enforcement arrived.
Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Officials have not released the identities of those involved, citing the suspect’s juvenile status and the ongoing nature of the investigation.
The known juvenile suspect remains at large, and deputies continue working to locate and apprehend the individual. Investigators have not disclosed additional details about what may have led to the incident.
Authorities emphasized that the stabbing appears to be an isolated incident and stated there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Durham County Sheriff’s Office.
About the Durham County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO)
One of the largest Sheriff’s Offices in North Carolina, the Durham County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated Durham County. Close to 500 employees work in a variety of positions representing our office, including deputies, detention officers, and civilians. In addition to patrol and criminal investigations, DCSO operates the Durham County Detention Facility, provides courthouse security at the Durham County Courthouse, protects the animals of our County, and serves criminal warrants and numerous civil documents as mandated by State law. Our jurisdiction covers rural Durham County, sections of Research Triangle Park, urban areas within the City of Durham as well as Interstates 85 and 40 connecting “the Triangle.”