Updated 4 p.m.:

ADAMS, Mass. — State Police are searching for a suspect in a stabbing that occurred early Wednesday morning on North Summer Street. 

 

The victim, an adult female who was previously in a relationship with the suspect, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries but is expected to survive. 

 

The suspect, an adult male, fled the scene prior to police arrival and it is believed he initially returned to his residence at 498 Chapel Road in Savoy.

 

Authorities are searching the property for him. 

 

Adams Police had responded to the assault at 54 North Summer St., a duplex at the corner of Staple Street, and requested assistance from the State Police at the Cheshire barracks at 5 a.m. 

 

Subsequent investigation by police determined that the stabbing was a domestic incident that occurred at the victim's home. 

 

Various State Police units — including the Special Tactical Operations (STOP) Team, Crisis Negotiation Unit, Troop B patrols, and State Police Detective Unit for Berkshire County — responded to the suspect's Savoy address, established a perimeter, and attempted to establish communications with him.

 

Earlier in the afternoon, STOP Team operators made entry into the house and determined the suspect was not present. A search of the surrounding property is ongoing. 

 

The stabbing was not a random act but Savoy area residents were being advised to exhibit caution around anyone they see who appears suspicious or out of place. Citizens are asked to not approach or confront any suspicious or unknown male they encounter, but rather, remain at a safe distance and call 911 immediately.

 

iBerkshires has reached out to the DA's office for information.