ALLENDALE, Mich. — The Grand Valley Department of Public Safety is investigating a stabbing that happened overnight on Sunday, August 31st.
WATCH: Minor injuries reported in stabbing at GVSU, police still searching for suspect
According to an alert sent out to students, Grand Valley Police responded to a fight and a reported stabbing around 12:15 a.m.
Police say the incident was described as taking place behind the Kistler Living Center.
The release adds that the suspect was last seen leaving the Kistler Living Center when police arrived.
Officers found a man with minor injuries on the scene.
A second victim was located by police who reported being stabbed in the same incident, but did not have any injuries consistent with a stabbing.
According to Grand Valley Department of Public Safety Chief Daniel Lindstrom, the victims of the stabbing are recovering and did not require medical care beyond first aid.
In Chief Lindstrom's statement, he says in part, "Grand Valley's Department of Public Safety, in collaboration with other local law enforcement agencies, is investigating to identify the person of interest and taking action to ensure safety on campus with increased patrols, enforcement and monitoring. We will continue to advise the community of known threats, as appropriate, and to urge everyone to take preventive actions."
Grand Valley Police provided the photo below of the alleged suspect, wearing a ski mask and black and gray clothing.
Following the alert sent out to students, GVSU junior Aiden Szimanski emailed FOX 17 about his concerns, saying in part, "I've just never seen it like this before, especially in Allendale. I've always felt safe here but we have heard sirens every night this week and we keep getting emails from Grand Valley about the incidents that happen on campus."
Multiple car break-ins and vehicle thefts were also reported by GVPD in recent weeks. They've since announced increased patrols following the thefts.
Housing and Residence Life and University Counseling teams will help provide information and support to Grand Valley’s students in light of the stabbing.
Chief Lindstrom says he will continue to advise the community of known threats and urges everyone to take preventive actions.
If you have information about the suspect or the assault, call 911 or contact Grand Valley Police at (616) 331-3255 or Ottawa County Silent Observer at (877) 887-4368.
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