A man who offered two men a ride around midnight Monday ended up in a hospital along with another passenger.
Lincoln Police say a 27 year old man had gotten a ride near 9th and South Street. When they were near the Casey’s store, they saw another man and offered him a ride. A short time later, there was a confrontation and the 27 year old man reported being stabbed in the head. An officer was flagged down at the F Street Rec Center a few minutes later.
The 51 year old driver reported he had given both men a ride. An argument soon started and the original passenger jumped from the vehicle and ran after being stabbed in the head. The driver said the man remained in the vehicle and held a knife to his throat and told him to drive. He stopped near 11th and F and got out of the vehicle. The man then stabbed the driver in the arm and hit him in the face. The driver ran and then flagged down the officer. He reported his keys and cell phone were taken.
Both victims were taken to a hospital. The vehicle was found near 11th and G. Police searched the area and are requesting video evidence from anyone in the area. The investigation is ongoing and those with information are asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.