A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a late-night stabbing at a hotel in Albert Lea, Minnesota, that left another man badly hurt.
Officers were called to the Albert Lea Inn and Suites at 2301 East Main Street around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, after reports of an assault involving a weapon. Early information indicated a man had attacked another man with a knife, according to KAAL-TV (ABC 6 News).
Police found the victim with severe wounds consistent with a stabbing. He was taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea for treatment and was later airlifted to Rochester. The victim has not been publicly identified.
Officers identified a hotel room believed to be associated with the suspect and took 25-year-old Wyatt Harley Dahle into custody without further incident. Dahle was also taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea.
Dahle is being held at the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center. No charges or court details have been stated in the reporting so far.
The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, Albert Lea Fire Rescue and Mayo Ambulance Service assisted at the scene. Police said the stabbing appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.
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