Two men were injured in separate stabbings along Canal Street Saturday morning, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
A 57 year-old man was stabbed at 4:24 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of Royal Street. He was arguing with someone when they allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed him, police said. The victim refused treatment from paramedics in the case.
Another man, 35, was stabbed at 4:32 a.m. at Canal and Elk streets, the NOPD said. The victim was standing at a bus stop when he started to argue with a man nearby, who allegedly stabbed him multiple times. Paramedics brought the man to an area hospital, where his condition was not immediately made available, according to police.
No other details were immediately available, including any potential suspects in either case. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to call Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.