Crime & Safety

Salem State University Stabbings: Information Center

Here, in one place, is all of Salem Patch's coverage of the stabbings, lockdown and manhunt at Salem State University.

On Wednesday two people were stabbed in a shuttle bus on the campus of Salem State University. Neither of the injuries was life-threatening.

Salem Patch has been on the scene since the beginning. Our most recent coverage is at the top of the list:

The suspect, Timothy Wells of Woburn, is described as:
  • White male, approximately 20 years old, with long red or blonde hair, and some facial hair.
  • Wearing a white shirt, gray baseball cap, khaki pants and red sneakers.
  • Was pursued to a light brown 1999 Toyota Camry with license plate 804 NTM.
Anyone with further information on Timothy 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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