Eight people stabbed in Colorado Springs rampage; victims nab suspect

John Bacon | USA TODAY

Eight people were rushed to hospitals in Colorado Springs early Monday after a man who went on a stabbing rampage only halted when some of the victims detained the suspect, police said.

Officers responding to the first call located two victims who said the attacker fled the area on walking trails in America the Beautiful Park, police said in a statement. When the officers encountered several more victims, more officers were called in for the search.

Another call came in saying more people had been stabbed, and officers responding to that area found the suspect being detained by some of his victims.

"The male was taken into custody and there is no danger to the community," the police statement said.

The extent of his victims' injuries was not immediately available. Police said the attacks appeared to be random and there is no known relationship between the suspect and the victims.

Sgt. Shawn Peterson told KKTV that investigators believe the suspect would have continued his assaults without the efforts of those who helped detain him.

"I’d really like to thank all the public for assisting us in help catching him," Peterson said. "Their quick response really helped these victims and also helped police try to locate the suspect."

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