Overland Park Police investigating overnight stabbing, victim critical [Video]

UPDATE 7:30 a.m.: The Overland Park Police Department says Merriam officers initially responded to a stabbing victim that arrived at an area hospital.

Officers since learned the stabbing occurred in the 8100 block of W. 89th Street in Overland Park, and is an Overland Park resident.

Detectives talked to witnesses on the scene who say the suspect fled the scene prior to officers arrival.

The suspect is not in custody.

The victim is out of surgery, but still listed in critical condition.

The investigation is ongoing.

Overland Park Police are investigating an aggravated battery.

They were called to the 8100 block of West 89th Street about 12:15 a.m.

Police say the victim has life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Police are on the scene investigating.

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