Lawrence police searching for suspect after man slashed with knife early Monday

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - The Lawrence Police Department is searching for a suspect in an early-morning stabbing.

The incident was reported around 3:15 a.m. on Nov. 4 at an apartment building in south Lawrence.

Police said a 46-year-old man, later identified as Rashidi “Rocky” McClelland, slashed a 56-year-old man in the arm after an unspecified disturbance. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is “expected to be ok.”

LPD is still searching for McClelland in connection with the incident and has asked for the public’s help.

Anyone who sees McClelland or knows where he may be is asked to contact Douglas County authorities at 785-843-0250 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 785-843-TIPS (8477).

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