Police investigate two separate stabbing incidents in downtown Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) —Wilmington police are investigating two stabbing incidents that happened minutes apart early Sunday, April 5, in downtown Wilmington.

According to the Wilmington Police Department, the first incident was reported around 2:10 a.m. in the 100 block of North Front Street.

Just two minutes later, officers responded to a second stabbing near the intersection of North Front and Market streets.

Police confirmed the incidents are separate cases and said detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are continuing to gather information.

At this time, officials said there are no updates on the number of victims or their conditions.

No arrests have been made, and both cases remain under investigation.

Authorities said the two incidents are not believed to be related.