Boulder Police Investigate Stabbing at Encampment; Suspect in Custody
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BOULDER, Colo. – The Boulder Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred last night between members of the unhoused community.
At approximately 8:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, officers were called to a field west of the main library in the 1000 block of Arapahoe Avenue. They found an adult male who had been stabbed multiple times.
Witnesses provided information about the suspect who was seen running away from the area and at 8:41 p.m. officers found him and took him into custody. The suspect has been identified as Darrell Nelson Persson, 32. He was taken to jail on a charge of first-degree assault.
Officers on scene provided medical treatment to the victim, a 36-year-old male, until medical personnel arrived and transported him to the hospital. Though he had life threatening injuries last night, he is now in stable condition today.
Detectives do not believe the two men, who are both unhoused, knew each other. The initial investigation indicates that the stabbing happened after an argument over drug use and fire inside a tent.
This morning detectives obtained search warrants for several tents and other property believed to be associated with the involved community members and they are conducting additional investigation.
This investigation remains ongoing and more charges are possible. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Boulder Police tipline at 303-441-1974 or Detective Quayle at QuayleE@bouldercolorado.gov regarding case 24-13356.
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