College Corner man stabbed in overnight confrontation

ISP press release

The Indiana State Police is investigating a stabbing that took place shortly after midnight in West College Corner.

The investigation revealed Adam Wyatt, 28, and Joshua Hacker, 31, both of West College Corner became involved in a physical altercation. During the altercation, Wyatt suffered a stab wound. He was taken by a friend to McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford, Ohio. He was later flown by medical helicopter to the University of Cincinnati Hospital where he underwent surgery for what are reported as non-life-threatening injuries.

The case is currently ongoing as investigators try to determine if the stabbing was an act of self-defense. There have not been any arrests made at this time. Once the investigation is completed, it will be forwarded to the Union County Prosecutors office for review.

The Indiana State Police was assisted at the scene by the Union County Sheriff’s Department and Liberty Police Department.