Summary
- Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez stabbed in Indianapolis.
- The incident occurred early Saturday near downtown.
- Sanchez is currently hospitalized in stable condition.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced Saturday afternoon that detectives are looking into a violent altercation that happened around 12:30 a.m. between Senate Avenue and West Washington Street. The department followed protocol by not naming Sanchez.
According to the camera evidence they have examined, two adult men who are not residents were hurt in what they consider to have been a non-random dispute. One man was stabbed, while the other was lacerated.
Both guys were treated, and the victim of the stabbing was admitted to the hospital in stable condition.
“It is the practice of the IMPD Public Affairs Office not to identify victims or suspects in incidents, unless the suspect is arrested, charged, or being sought,”
the statement read.
This case will be presented to the Marion County Prosecutor's Office for a charging decision.
Fox Sports previously confirmed TMZ’s initial report that Sanchez was involved in the incident.
“Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is currently recovering in the hospital in stable condition,”
Fox Sports said in a social media statement.
“We are deeply grateful to the medical team for their exceptional care and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, and we ask that everyone please respect his and his family’s privacy during this time.”
Sanchez was in Indianapolis for his role as a broadcaster with Fox Sports, where he was scheduled to call Sunday’s Colts vs. Raiders game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
What updates exist on Mark Sanchez's condition and recovery?
Mark Sanchez is presently in stable condition at the hospital after the stabbing in Indianapolis. Fox Sports issued a statement thanking the health workers for their great care and support, and asked for privacy for Sanchez and their family.
Police said the stabbing was a result of a physical altercation between two men who seem to know each other, and that it was not a random act. Sanchez was taken to a hospital nearby and remains in stable condition.
He continues to recover, and affectionately thoughts are sent from his former team and fans. The suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.