UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested; see 10/29/24 story.
Lang
10/28/24
The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a stabbing.
According to an ICPD news release, officers responded to a stabbing inside The Haven at 220 S. Van Buren Street at 1:19 Sunday morning. Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries and police are seeking to identify the assailant.
The attacker is described as a white woman with short blonde hair and approximately 30 years old. Anyone with information on this incident, including video footage, is asked to contact Detective Alec Fjelstul at AFjelstul@iowa-city.org.
The Haven is the site of the former H Bar, which has been the source of numerous police calls in the past.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the ICPD at 319-356-5275. In addition, anyone in that area with security cameras is asked to review their recordings and contact the department with any potential footage or information about this incident.
Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477). All tips and calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information are not required to reveal their identity to collect a reward.