Early Morning Domestic Assault on East 9th Street in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – Around 6:15 a.m. on Friday, July 25, Duluth Police were called to the 800 block of East 9th Street following a report of a domestic assault.

According to the DPD, the male inflicted substantial injuries on the female by headbutting her during a struggle over a knife, which occurred before she exited the residence.

According to a press release, officers quickly secured the scene and established a perimeter. Upon arrival, they located a woman outside the residence who had sustained injuries. She received medical attention at the scene.

A male suspect, age 37, was later located at a nearby home and taken into custody. He is being held on pending charges of felony domestic assault.

In accordance with Fox 21 policy, the suspect’s name will not be released until formal charges are filed.