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Suspect in Lancaster stabbing case turns himself in, police say

Jerome Striver Jr., 21, had been identified as a suspect by the Lancaster Bureau of Police last month. He was wanted on one count of aggravated assault.
Credit: CRIMEWATCH

LANCASTER, Pa. — Update, May 30: Jerome Striver Jr. turned himself in to authorities Monday morning at the Lancaster City Police Station, the police department said Tuesday.

Update, 2:30 p.m.: The Lancaster Bureau of Police has identified Jerome Striver Jr., 21, as the suspect in this stabbing. He has been charged with one count of aggravated assault and there is an active warrant out for his arrest. 

Striver Jr. is described as 5'10" and 145 pounds. He is reportedly homeless. 

Anyone with information on him has been asked to call 717-735-3300 and ask for Det. Burgett or any working detective. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through CRIMEWATCH or Lancaster County Crime Stoppers. 

Previously: Police are investigating a suspected stabbing in downtown Lancaster Monday morning.

It occurred at 7:22 a.m. in the area of the 100 block of South Queen Street near East Farnum Street, Lancaster Police said.

Responding officers confirmed they found a man suffering from a stab wound to the torso. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Investigators have identified a suspect in the incident, and say he and the victim knew one another. The stabbing was an isolated incident and there does not appear to be any danger to the public, according to police.

The suspect is not yet in custody, police said. They did not release the suspect's identity.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call 717-735-3300 and ask for Det. Burgett or any working detective. 

Tips can also be submitted anonymously by going here.

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