Crime & Safety
Stabbing at Mohegan Sun Prompts Investigation
The alleged assailant fled the scene, police said. Detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect(s).
At approximately 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, a victim and suspect met in the Riverview parking garage at the Mohegan Sun and a confrontation ensued.
No one involved entered the casino, State Police Trooper First Class Kelly Grant said.
“The victim and the suspect/s were known to each other and this was not a random act of violence,” he said.
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The victim sustained a stab wound to the abdomen and was transported to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London. The unidentified male suspect/s fled the scene.
Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect/s and vehicle that were involved.
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Anyone with information concerning this incident or the identity of the suspect/s or vehicle used in this crime is asked to contact the Mohegan Tribal Police Department at (860) 862-7460. See the photos above.
All calls will be kept confidential.
Mohegan Tribal Police responded and initiated the investigation. Detectives from the Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crime Squad are assisting with the case.
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