Woman stabbed in west Lawrence; injuries possibly life-threatening

A woman has been hospitalized with possibly life-threatening injuries after being stabbed early Wednesday morning in west Lawrence, police say.

The stabbing was reported about 6:15 a.m. in the 900 block of Essex Court, according to a Lawrence police news release. Arriving officers found a 28-year-old woman who had been stabbed multiple times in her home.

Police said the woman was taken by ambulance to an area hospital with injuries considered possibly life threatening.

Police said their investigation was in preliminary stages and they did not have any suspect information to release Wednesday morning.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to call the Lawrence Police Department at 785-832-7509, or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at 785-843-TIPS (8477).

900 Essex Ct, Lawrence, KS 66049

Contact Journal-World public safety reporter Sara Shepherd

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