A 15-year-old male is being questioned as a suspect after a Monday stabbing in downtown Bartlesville.

 According to Bartlesville Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry, at approximately 3:25 p.m. on Monday, BPD officers were notified by a local Bartlesville hospital of a stab wound victim who had walked into their emergency room for treatment. 

BPD officers responded to the hospital and confirmed a 45-year-old male had been stabbed. They also identified the location of the crime scene to be in the 2100 block of South Johnstone Avenue. Officers confirmed a 15-year-old male has been identified as the suspect. The juvenile is currently being detained for questioning. 

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact BPD at 918-338-4001 or contact Capt. Daniel Elkins by calling 918-338-4020 or email dbelkins@cityofbartlesville.org. 

The investigation is ongoing. More information will be released as soon as it becomes available.