Police presence outside AT&T near Hyvee Crossroads in connection with possible stabbing – ABC 6 News

(ABC 6 News) – Multiple first responder agencies were on scene at the AT&T off 12th Street SE Tuesday. evening for a possible stabbing and one person was seen being taken into custody.

Rochester Police Department officers at the scene told ABC 6 News that an AT&T employee was injured after a confrontation behind the store.

Officers say two suspects entered through the rear of the store and allegedly took a bag of merchandise. That's when the victim allegedly followed them out of the store to stop them, but was stabbed in the lower body.

RPD also told ABC 6 News the suspects attempted to flee on foot, but were arrested behind nearby businesses.

The names of the suspects have not been released.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to fully recover from his injuries, according to the RPD.

The Rochester Fire Department and Mayo Clinic Ambulance were also seen at the scene.

This is a developing story and ABC 6 News will update this article with more information as it becomes available.