Local Man Stabbed in Altercation; Suspect Arrested
- An 18-year-old man has been charged with a stabbing incident early Saturday morning in White Bear Lake.
- The victim, a 20-year-old St. John's University student, has sustained serious injuries.
- Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
A nearby resident has been arrested following a violent altercation that left a local man, identified as Fike, with severe stab wounds. The incident occurred during an evening walk when Fike reportedly confronted a group of children riding bicycles, prompting a confrontation with the suspect. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, Fike suffered multiple stab wounds affecting his bladder, colon, left kidney, small intestine, and spleen. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find Fike's friend applying pressure to a significant abdominal wound. Witness accounts indicate that the altercation escalated after the suspect allegedly threw a punch at Fike before stabbing him. The situation intensified as Fike's friend described a chaotic scene with blood everywhere, and Fike's brother reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle despite her attempts to stop him. The suspect, who claims he acted in self-defense, expressed remorse for the incident during a phone call to authorities, while also urging the caller to remain silent about the case. If convicted, he faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison. Meanwhile, Fike remains hospitalized as he prepares for his senior year at university, with community support evident as over $45,000 has been raised for his family as of Monday evening.