SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake Police Department is now investigating a stabbing in the Ballpark neighborhood that left one man in critical condition.
According to police, the investigation started at 8:34 p.m. Thursday when they were called about an assault that just occurred at 1470 South State Street. When officers arrived, they found a man with a critical injury to his lower extremity.
Officers began life-saving efforts until paramedics could take the man to the hospital. As of now, the victim is still in critical condition.
Police were able to locate and detain a person of interest, 23-year-old Nathaniel Pratt Ferguson, and secure a kitchen knife at the scene. When officers questioned Ferguson, he allegedly admitted to the stabbing and stated that the victim requested to be stabbed.
Ferguson also told officers that he obtained the knife, which he allegedly used for personal protection from another location before the stabbing.
Currently, police do not believe there is a threat to the community as this appears to be an isolated incident.
Nathaniel Ferguson is being held without bail and faces charges of aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury and possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person.
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