Authorities are investigating an altercation Wednesday evening at the Hitchcock Park basketball court next to Foster Street. Two people were apparently stabbed just before 7:30. EMS transported the injured to Avera Queen of Peace Hospital. There’s no word on their conditions. Officers were interviewing numerous witnesses to determine what happened and who were involved. We’ll have more details as soon as they’re available.
Mitchell Police and Fire Departments, EMS, Davison and Hanson County Sheriff’s offices and South Dakota Highway Patrol responded to the incident.