Crime & Safety

Police Release Photo of Man Suspected in Stabbings at Salem State

Officers are on the lookout for Timothy Wells, a Woburn resident, as he was allegedly involved in a Wednesday morning stabbing.

Salem Police confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that they are searching for Woburn resident Timothy Wells for his alleged involvement in a stabbing at Salem State University.

Classes were canceled and a shelter in place order was given from noon until shortly after 2 p.m. while police searched for Wells. 

According to police, Wells is suspected of stabbing a woman on a shuttle bus and also turning the knife on the bus driver. Both alleged victims suffered injuries that were not considered life threatening, police said.

Wells, who turned 25 just three days ago, is said to have fled the scene in a brown Toyota Camry with Massachusetts plates reading "804NTM."

Anyone with further information on Wells' location is encouraged to call Salem State Police at (978) 542-6511 or Salem Police at (978) 744-0171. Police said Wells is considered dangerous and should not be approached by residents.


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