Man Severely Wounded In Boulder Stabbing, 1 In Custody

BOULDER, CO — A man has been taken into custody in connection with a stabbing Wednesday in Boulder, police said. A man was found with stab wounds in the 3400 block of Eastman Avenue.

Officers were called to a home near Eastman and Fordham just before 4:30 a.m. The officers saw a man run to the front door while yelling, and he was ordered outside, police said.

The officers then went into the building and found a man with stab wounds. He was taken to Boulder Community Health with serious injuries, police said.

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Matthew Mukatko, 34, was arrested and faces first degree assault charges.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Detective Ross Richart at 303-441-1833. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website.