Ruston Police are seeking a 31-year-old Ruston man in connection with a stabbing early Sunday morning.
Investigators have identified Victor West as the man who stabbed a 13-year-old girl and an female adult in the 200 block of Clinton Circle.
At about 3:00 a.m. Sunday, officers with the Ruston Police Department responded to the reported stabbing and found the two victims suffering from multiple injuries consistent with those caused by a sharp-edged weapon. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
During the preliminary investigation, officers learned the victims were reportedly attacked inside their residence by an individual known to one of the victims. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.
Investigators identified West as the suspect in this attack. Officers have attempted to locate West, but his whereabouts remain unknown.
West should be considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public are urged to use extreme caution and should not attempt to approach or confront him. Anyone who sees West or has information regarding his whereabouts should immediately contact law enforcement.
This incident remains under active investigation by the Ruston Police Department Criminal Investigation Division.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or West’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Ruston Police Department at (318) 255-414 or Crime Stoppers at (318) 255-1111. Dial 911 if West is spotted.
