Man hospitalized after being slashed with knife; suspect at large

photo by: Kim Callahan/Journal-World

A Lawrence Police Department patrol vehicle is pictured June 28, 2022.

A man was taken to the hospital early Monday morning after another man is alleged to have slashed his arm with a knife, according to Lawrence police.

Officers responded to a disturbance around 3:15 a.m. to 3250 Michigan St., where a 56-year-old man reported that a 46-year-old man had cut his arm with a knife, according to a release from the Lawrence Police Department.

photo by: Courtesy of Lawrence Police Department

Rashidi “Rocky” McClelland

The injured man’s injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, the release said. Police were not able to locate the suspect but are working to track him down.

Police have asked for the public’s help locating Rashidi “Rocky” McClelland, who they believe is connected to the incident.