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Ames Police investigate Friday evening stabbing incidents

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November 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Ames, Iowa) – Police in Ames responded at around 5:30-p.m. Friday, to a report of multiple stabbings in the 3700 block of Tripp Street. Upon arrival, officers located a crime scene in the street. Two victims were located away from the scene and were transported to Mary Greeley Medical Center. Another victim arrived at Mary Greeley Medical Center by private vehicle. One victim was subsequently transferred to MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. The current conditions on all three are unknown. The suspect was still at large as of the latest report.
Authorities say this is an active and ongoing investigation, and that they will release further information once it is available.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ames Police Department at (515) 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line (515) 239-5533. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at (515) 223-1400. Online anonymous tips may be submitted to www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.