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November 8, 2012

Police searching for suspect in Nov. 2 stabbing

Mark Friedel Staff Reporter

CLAREMORE — On Friday Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m., Claremore patrol officers received a call regarding a stabbing which occurred during a verbal argument at the Lakeshore Apartments located at 1104 North Willow Drive. 

Police are currently looking for two male and two female suspects who were last seen leaving the scene in a white four-door car .
The victim was identified as Claremore man James Helm. Helm was stabbed in the lower back before being transported to Hillcrest Hospital in Claremore.
Investigator Keith Heskett said the reason for the argument is still uncertain and no suspects have been identified at this time.

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