MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (WXYZ) — A suspect has been arrested after three people were stabbed a bar near Central Michigan University, police say.
The stabbing happened around midnight at Wayside Central Bar, 2000 S. Mission St.
There was an isolated off-campus incident tonight at Wayside Central. Three victims have been reported with unspecified injuries.
— Central Michigan U. (@CMUniversity) February 23, 2020
A suspect has been identified detained. There is no longer an ongoing threat to the public. The community is safe.
A fight at the bar led to the stabbing. Witness statements and video footage led police to identify and arrest the suspect.
Police say this was an isolated incident and there was no safety concern to the public. The investigation is ongoing. The status of the victims' injuries will be provided as information is made available, police say.
If you have information on this incident, contact Mount Pleasant Police at 989-779-9111.
Several law enforcement agencies assisted Mount Pleasant police in the investigation, including Central Michigan University Police, Michigan State Police, Isabella County Sheriff's Department, Mobile Medical Response and the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department.
