MANSFIELD — A Mansfield Police officer is being recognized for quick action that may have saved a man’s life following a stabbing late Tuesday night.
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, at about 11:05 p.m., Mansfield Police responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Maple Street. Officers arrived to find a 37-year-old Mansfield man suffering from multiple stab wounds and experiencing severe blood loss. The suspect had fled the scene prior to the arrival of officers.
Officer Christopher Sorge was the first officer on scene and immediately recognized the seriousness of the victim’s injuries. Utilizing his training, Officer Sorge applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding, while simultaneously relaying important information to dispatch.
These actions occurred before the Mansfield Fire Department arrived, which helped stabilize the victim until paramedics could provide advanced medical care. The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he later underwent surgery and is recovering.
Fire Chief Justin Desrosiers also commended Officer Sorge’s actions in a letter to Police Chief Ronald Sellon, highlighting the value of bleeding control training and the importance of immediate intervention by first-arriving officers. Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death in traumatic injuries.
“Officer Sorge acted decisively and without hesitation in a high-stress situation,” said Chief Sellon. “He immediately recognized a potential life-threatening injury and intervened in accordance with his training, which made a real difference. I commend all of our officers who responded to the scene, who handled this situation with professionalism, and we also thank the Foxborough Police Department for their assistance.”
The stabbing remains under investigation by the Mansfield Police Department, but the initial investigation indicates that the incident was not a random act.
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