Eleven stabbed in spate of random attacks by suspect on BMX across Albuquerque
Suspect on BMX with large knife apprehended by police
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Your support makes all the difference.Eleven people have been injured in a series of random knife attacks in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
A police spokesperson says officers are investigating seven possible incidents across the city’s downtown.
The victims are reported to be in critical to stable condition.
A lone suspect, on a BMX bike and armed with a large knife, is in custody after being apprehended by police without incident.
The attacks began at around 11am on Sunday with the first stabbing occurring near Sister Bar on Central Avenue and 4th Street, KRQE reports.
Further stabbings occurred along Central Avenue at Harvard Drive, Pennsylvania Street, and Domingo.
Officers arrested the suspect near a McDonalds restaurant at Central Avenue and Wyoming Boulevard.
The investigation is ongoing and a motive for the attack is so far unknown.