Brooklyn Park Late Night Stabbing Update. One Person Hospitalized

BROOKLYN PARK, MN

Brooklyn Park police are investigating a late night stabbing that left one adult hospitalized and resulted in the arrest of a suspect near the scene, according to authorities.

Officers with the Brooklyn Park Police Department were dispatched shortly after 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026, to the 7400 block of 71st Avenue North following a report of a physical fight in a residential area.

When officers arrived, they located an adult victim suffering from what police described as “significant” stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to survive, police said in a department alert released later that night.

A suspect was located nearby and taken into custody without further incident, according to police. As of Monday, authorities had not released the names of either the victim or the suspect, nor announced whether formal charges have been filed.

Investigation ongoing

Police have not yet detailed what led to the altercation or how it escalated into a stabbing. The case remains under active investigation, and additional information is expected to be released as detectives continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses.

Community context

The incident comes amid a period of heightened public safety attention in Brooklyn Park and surrounding Twin Cities suburbs. In recent weeks, police have responded to several serious calls, including reports of gunfire and assaults in different parts of the city. Local officials have acknowledged community concerns while emphasizing ongoing enforcement and investigative efforts aimed at preventing further violence.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information related to the stabbing to contact the Brooklyn Park Police Department or submit tips through the department’s non-emergency reporting channels.

This is a developing story and will be updated as additional details are released.

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