A man refused hospital transport for a stab wound he suffered during an assault in Long Beach, authorities said Sunday.
Officers dispatched at 6:40 p.m. Saturday to the 1700 block of Stanton Place regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call located the man, who was suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound to the upper body, the Long Beach Police Department reported.
Paramedics treated him at the scene.
“The preliminary investigation revealed the victim and the adult male suspect were involved in a verbal dispute that escalated when the suspect stabbed the victim. The investigation is ongoing,” police said.
It’s surprising that he would refuse hospital transport after being stabbed. I wonder what led to that decision. worth a look
It’s really baffling that someone would turn down hospital transport after a serious injury like a stab wound. I can’t help but think there must be more to the story about his reasons. For situations like this, I often rely on local news updates to stay informed.