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

A 33-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing at the homeless shelter, according to a news release from Lawrence police Monday morning.

Police were called to the Lawrence Community Shelter, 3655 E. 25th St., at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. There they found a 41-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds. Officers quickly located the man witnesses said was involved and took him into custody without incident, the release said. Officers also recovered the weapon used in the incident.

The victim was taken to an area trauma center to receive treatment for his injuries, which were described as critical. He is now in stable condition and expected to survive, the release said.