3 stabbed in early-morning altercation at North Belle Vernon tavern

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3 stabbed in early-morning altercation at North Belle Vernon tavern

Tony LaRussa | Thursday, March 7, 2019 1:30 a.m.

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Three people were stabbed during an altercation at Just A Tavern in North Belle Vernon on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Three people were treated for stab wounds early Thursday morning following an altercation at a bar in North Belle Vernon, according to authorities.

The incident was reported at about 1:30 a.m. at Just A Tavern in the 500 block of Broad Avenue, emergency dispatchers reported.

Police from several Westmoreland County departments were gathering evidence and conducting interviews throughout the morning at the bar and a nearby hotel.

Investigators said two of the victims were taken to the hospital by medical helicopter, according to Tribune-Review news partners WPXI-TV.

The third stabbing victim was transported by ambulance for treatment, the TV station reported.

Police are still searching for suspects.

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