Montrose, Iowa — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder after deputies responded to a violent altercation on September 17, 2025.
According to a press release from Sheriff Elliott Vandenberg, deputies were called to a medical emergency involving a stabbing. Upon arrival, they discovered that a fight had taken place between two Adult Male. Before deputies arrived, one of the men allegedly retrieved a knife and inflicted multiple injuries on the other, including lacerations to the head and neck.
Deputies quickly intervened and were able to separate the individuals. The suspect was taken into custody and is facing a charge of Attempted Murder. The victim was transported for medical treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
Both individual’s names have not been mentioned at this time. The case remains under investigation by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Officials emphasize that a charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.