Teen stabbed on Riverwalk in downtown Milwaukee in 'unprovoked' attack, police say

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Nov 23, 2021 12:13 AM CDT | Updated: Nov 23, 2021 2:20 PM CDT

Updated: 2:14 a.m. on Nov. 23, 2021

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 52-year-old man was arrested in connection to a stabbing that happened in downtown Milwaukee Monday night, Nov. 22.

Police said criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

Published: 12:13 a.m. on Nov. 23, 2021

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred in downtown Milwaukee Monday night, Nov. 22.

Officials say an 18-year-old Milwaukee man was stabbed on the Riverwalk near Water and Wisconsin around 5:14 p.m.

The victim suffered lacerations and wounds to his face and torso and is expected to survive. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Authorities say this appears to be an unprovoked attack by a suspect who was yelling obscenities at pedestrians prior to the incident.

No suspects are in custody at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.