Burlington Police are investigating a stabbing that happened Wednesday, 1/28/26, on the city’s south side.
Officers were dispatched just after 10:00 p.m. Wednesday to the 100 block of South 9th Street for a reported stabbing. When officers arrived, they found a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was taken to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center for treatment. The victim’s current condition has not been released.
Police say that after speaking with a witness at the scene, they identified a suspect as Kurt Savage, 27, of Burlington. Officers located Savage outside the residence, where he was reportedly armed with a knife.
Authorities say the incident appears to be isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Officers took Savage into custody using a Taser. No officers were injured during the arrest.
Savage was transported to the Des Moines County Jail. He is charged with willful injury resulting in serious injury and interference with official acts while displaying a weapon. He is currently being held on bond.
Police remind the public that a criminal charge is an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
