Suspect accused of Franklin stabbing found in Georgia, taken into custody
FRANKLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- UPDATE: Franklin stabbing suspect Christian Correa was taken into custody on Thursday, Nov. 16, in Atlanta, Georgia, according to Franklin police.
An arrest warrant was issued for Correra on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Franklin police are searching for a suspect accused in a stabbing that happened Friday, Oct. 27.
Police say around 4 a.m. near 35th and Skamra a victim was located found with multiple stab wounds and taken to the hospital for treatment.
The suspect, identified by authorities as 21-year-old Christian Correa, fled the scene on foot with the knife used in the stabbing.
Franklin police are looking for any information regarding Correa’s current whereabouts.
Correa does not own any vehicles. His cellular phone has been shut off since the incident. He is employed at McDonald’s on 13th and Ryan in Oak Creek but has not returned to work since the incident.
If you locate Correa, do not approach him but instead call police.
Police say Correa was recently released from Waupun Correctional Institute. He has a history of resisting arrest and has made statements that he will “shoot the police.”
In addition, police say he has known mental health issues.
Authorities describe Correa as a white male, standing 5'11" tall, weighing 165 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on Correa's whereabouts is urged to contact police at 414-425-2522.