Richmond man wanted after fight put male victim in hospital

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A Richmond man is wanted after a fight in Mecklenburg County put a male victim in the hospital Tuesday night.

At about 9:37 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, officers with the South Hill Police Department were called to the 900 block of Plank Road for report of a hemorrhage or laceration.

"When the 911 call was received, the dispatcher noted audible commotion in the background," police said. "Rescue personnel [EMS] remained staged until the arrival of law enforcement."

When officers arrived, they found a male victim who had a large laceration, as well as a puncture wound. It's believed these injuries are related to a physical fight.

The victim was taken to a local hospital for "advanced treatment due to the extent of his injuries," police said.

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After interviewing the victim and multiple witnesses, investigators identified 44-year-old Nathaniel Stith of Richmond as a suspect in this incident.

Stith, who is pictured above, is wanted for one felony count of malicious wounding. He is still at large as of the time of reporting.

If you know anything about Stith's whereabouts, or if you have any information on this incident, you are asked to contact the South Hill Police Department at 434-447-3104. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Mecklenburg County Crime Solvers by calling 1-877-676-8477.