Eugene Police Investigate Stabbing of Two Women Near W. 2nd and Madison






Eugene, Ore. – The Eugene Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred Thursday night near W. 2nd Avenue and Madison Street.


At 7:49 p.m. on January 11, officers responded to reports of two women in their 20s who had been stabbed. Eugene Springfield Fire personnel also arrived and transported both victims to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.


According to the victims, they were walking north on the west side of Madison Street when a man, standing next to a large tree, began to follow them. The man reportedly attempted to rob the women, making punching motions and stabbing them during the confrontation. The victims managed to escape, hiding inside one of their vehicles.


The suspect is described as a white male in his 40s, approximately 5'06" tall, with a medium build and broad shoulders. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, beanie, black jacket, and tan cargo pants. The suspect also had curly blonde shoulder-length hair and a brownish-blonde beard. Neither of the victims recognized the man.


The Eugene Police Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the incident, listed under Case 25-00592. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Eugene Police Department.


Information from EPD


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