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Police: Fight over power outlet leads to stabbing on 16th Street Mall in Denver

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Posted at 11:31 AM, Jul 05, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-05 13:32:29-04

DENVER — Police in Denver are looking for a stabbing suspect after a fight over power outlet turned violent on the 16th Street Mall Sunday morning.

It happened around 9:30 a.m. at 16th and Arapahoe. The victim — an adult male — sustained serious injuries.

Police said the victim was charging his phone at the outlet when the suspect came up and wanted to use the outlet. A fight ensued, and the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the man.

The suspect, whose description was not provided, fled on foot after the stabbing, police said.

The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.