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Police arrest suspect in stabbing at Carlisle gas station

One person was injured. Police arrested James Allen Brown Jr., 54, Thursday evening as a suspect in the case.

CARLISLE, Pa. — Update, 9:50 p.m.: Carlisle Police have announced the arrest of Brown in connection to the stabbing and robbery.

Update, 4:30 p.m.: Carlisle Police have identified James Allen Brown Jr. of Harrisburg as the suspect in a stabbing that left one person injured at a Speedway gas station in Carlisle Thursday morning.

Brown, 54, is charged with robbery, aggravated assault, simple assault, and possessing an instrument of crime. He remains at large and police are attempting to determine his whereabouts.

The victim has been released from an area hospital after being treated for numerous wounds, according to police.

Credit: Carlisle Police
James Allen Brown Jr.

Previously:

One person has been injured after a stabbing at a Carlisle gas station, and police are seeking a vehicle of interest that may have been involved.

According to the Carlisle Borough Police Department, a stabbing occurred just before 6 a.m. on May 5 at the Speedway gas station located at the corner of East High Street and York Road.

Police say a male suspect stabbed an employee of the gas station during a robbery.

"It's sad. It sounds like the guy is okay though," said Todd Meals, who co-owns the Scalles Restaurant across the street from the gas station.

Scalles came into work Thursday to see the commotion and says it's unusual for the town.

"They have some homeless camps over there, but you don't know who or what so I'm sure they have some video surveillance over there and hopefully they can get it figured out," said Meals.

Sergeant William David Miller of the Carlisle Borough Police Department says it's unclear if the suspect got away with anything.

"We're still sorting all that out with the staff of the store," said Sgt. Miller. "We were obviously more concerned with the injuries the employee sustained."

Officials ask that if anyone sees the below pictured vehicle or has any information on the stabbing to contact the Carlisle Police Department at 717-243-5252.

There is an active police investigation taking place at the Speedway located E. High St./York Rd. Please avoid the...

Posted by Carlisle Borough Police Department on Thursday, May 5, 2022

Police believe the incident is isolated and there's no danger to the public.

"It was a robbery so unfortunately we have no idea if the perpetrator would want to rob anywhere else but it doesn't seem like a random event by any means," said Sgt. Miller.

The Speedway gas station store was closed for several hours on Thursday. 

Drivers were still able to pump gas and pay at the pumps.

The investigation is still ongoing.

This is a developing story. FOX43 has a crew on the scene, and we will provide updates as they become available.

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