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Two WWU students stabbed off-campus early Saturday

Extent of their injuries is unknown

By Eric Trent News Producer

Two Western Washington University students were stabbed after an altercation on the 1100 block of Billy Frank Jr. Street at 12:28 a.m. Saturday, according to a Western Alert sent out by the university Saturday afternoon.

The victims sought help at the Bellingham Fire Department, where they received EMT assistance. The extent of their injuries is unknown. 

A person of interest was seen heading away from campus after the incident carrying a silver knife. The person was described as a white male, age 20–21, 5 feet, 11 inches tall and 150 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Bellingham Police Department at 360-778-8611. This story will be updated as more information becomes known.

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