On July 21, 2026 at around 11:58 p.m., the Lancaster City Bureau of Police received a call of victim with a stab wound at a local hospital. Officers responded to an adult male victim receiving treatment for their injuries. Officers and Detectives began to investigate the incident and located a crime scene connected to this in the 200 block of East Lemon Street. Police remain on scene and are continuing to gather information about this incident. There is no reason to believe there is any threat to the public at this time.

This is an evolving, ongoing investigation. Anyone who may have information is encouraged to submit at tip at https://police.cityoflancasterpa.gov/tip or by calling 717-664-1180. Tips may be submitted anonymously.

This post will be updated with additional information as it is available.