Police in Council Bluffs are investigating a stabbing incident that resulted in a man being transported to the hospital. Authorities say at around 8:14-p.m., Thursday, officers were sent to CHI Mercy Hospital on a stabbing call. Upon arrival, officers were informed by Mercy security that the victim, 43-year old Michael Dean Watson, of Council Bluffs, had been dropped off at the hospital by a white male with a beard in a black two door vehicle. Officers were informed Watson suffered a stab wound to his chest.

A short time later, officers were informed by medical staff that the stab wound did not strike anything major and that they were stitching Watson up. Watson refused to cooperate with detectives and refused further medical treatment. At this time the case is currently under investigation, Detectives are attempting to locate a crime scene.

The investigation is ongoing by the Criminal Investigation Division. Anyone with any information that was in the area at the time of this incident is encouraged to contact this Division at 712-328-4728 or they may call Crime Stoppers at 712-328-7867.