3 wanted for questioning after man beaten, stabbed outside Murfreesboro hardware store
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) – Police in Murfreesboro are investigating after a man was assaulted and stabbed Friday afternoon outside a hardware store.
The Murfreesboro Police Department said the incident happened just before 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24 in the parking lot of Kelton Hardware along Old Fort Parkway.
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According to authorities, the victim was beaten and stabbed multiple times by three people. He then crawled to the door of the hardware store, where employees found him and called 911.
As of Saturday, Nov. 25, the victim is reportedly in critical condition.
One of the suspects was wearing all black clothing, another was wearing a white hoodie and black pants, and the third suspect was wearing a black sports jacket with white sleeves, officials said.
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Authorities said all three suspects were last seen running toward the Mapco on Old Fort Parkway, sparking a search effort that included members of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office K9 and Drone Team.
On Saturday afternoon, police released the following photos of three persons of interest — described as two males and one female — who are wanted for questioning in connection with the assault and stabbing:
Anyone who recognizes the individuals pictured above are asked to contact Detective Drew Stalnaker at 629-201-5615. If you have any other information about Friday’s incident, call CrimeStoppers at 615-893-7867 or send tips via the P3 Global Intel Mobile App.
Officials have not shared any additional details about this ongoing investigation.
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