NORMAN, OK – A heated dispute turned violent Tuesday, leading to the arrest of a 59-year-old man in connection with a stabbing on Comanche Street.
Norman police responded to the scene shortly after 10 a.m., finding a victim with a stab wound. The injury, while serious, was deemed non-life-threatening by medical professionals.
The altercation reportedly began as a verbal argument between two individuals. During the exchange, Anthony Rose allegedly produced a knife and inflicted a stab wound before fleeing.
Later that day, police located Rose at around 5:30 p.m. on Porter Avenue. He was arrested without incident and is facing charges related to assault with a deadly weapon.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover fully. The precise nature of the argument remains unclear as investigations continue.
Norman Police’s Criminal Investigations Division is actively working on the case, seeking to reconstruct the series of events leading up to the incident.
The incident has raised safety concerns among residents, prompting local authorities to increase patrols in the area to prevent similar situations.
Rose is currently detained at the Cleveland County Detention Center, with further details pending as the investigation unfolds.
Authorities are encouraging any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward to aid in the investigation.