Bridgeport Stabbing Suspect Considered Armed, Dangerous

Police are warning the public not to approach a man who is wanted for the stabbing of a woman on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport.

Universal Yancey
Photo Credit: *Bridgeport Police Department*

Kathy Reakes

09/27/2019 7:51 p.m.

The woman, who is listed in serious, but stable condition at St. Vincent's Medical Center, was stabbed on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 1015 Fairfield Ave., said Bridgeport Police Capt. Brian Fitzgerald

An investigation determined that the victim was stabbed by her boyfriend, Universal Yancey, 30, of Bridgeport, Fitzgerald said.

Yancey fled the location of the stabbing before police arrived. Yancey then stole a 2013 Ford Focus from a nearby gas station that was later recovered, he added.

Friday, Sept. 27, detectives secured an arrest warrant for Yancey charging him with criminal attempt at murder, but have not located him.

"Citizens should not approach Yancey, he is considered potentially armed and dangerous," Fitzgerald said.

Anyone with information regarding Yancey's whereabouts is asked to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS or call 911 if Yancey is spotted.

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