The Poplar Bluff Police Department has released the name of the suspect in a stabbing incident that took place Tuesday afternoon in the 900 block of Lester Street.
Irvan L. Hendrix, 30, of the 900 block of Lester Street was booked at the Butler County jail at 6 p.m. Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
According to a press release by the PBPD, officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Lester Street at 4:42 p.m. in reference to a reported assault. Upon arrival, officers found several adult members of a family had been stabbed. All three victims were transported by ambulance for treatment of their injuries.
Witnesses identified Hendrix as the suspect in the assault. He was then arrested at a short distance from the scene.
This is an evolving story and will be updated as information becomes available.