The Daphne Police Department is investigating a stabbing that left one man in intensive care and has officers searching for a named suspect who remains at large. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the Adams Avenue area of Daphne.
What Happened
According to police, officers were called to the Adams Avenue area at approximately 12:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a dispute between two men. During the confrontation, the victim was stabbed multiple times. Emergency responders transported him to University Hospital, where he remains in the intensive care unit. Police have not released details about his current medical condition or the circumstances that led to the altercation.
Suspect Identified, Warrants Pending
Investigators have identified Robert Marion of Daphne as the suspect in the case. Police say warrants are pending against Marion for first-degree assault, and officials noted that additional charges could follow as the investigation continues. As of this report, Marion had not been apprehended, and his whereabouts remained unknown to authorities.
Under Alabama law, first-degree assault is a Class B felony and generally applies to cases involving serious physical injury caused with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. The charge reflects the seriousness with which investigators are treating the victim’s injuries, though formal charges are finalized only once a suspect is taken into custody and a warrant is executed.
Ongoing Investigation
The Daphne Police Department says the investigation is active and ongoing. Detectives are continuing to gather evidence from the scene and interview witnesses in the area to establish a fuller timeline of the events leading up to the stabbing. Cases involving pending warrants and an at-large suspect often depend heavily on tips from residents who may have witnessed the incident or who have information about a suspect’s location.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or about Marion’s whereabouts to contact the Daphne Police Department at 251-620-0911. Residents who see the suspect are urged not to approach him and to instead notify authorities immediately.
About the Adams Avenue Area
Adams Avenue sits within a residential section of Daphne, a Baldwin County city situated along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. Like many communities in the region, Daphne has seen steady growth in recent years, and its police department continues to lean on community tips and neighborhood awareness to help resolve cases quickly. Local officials routinely remind residents that even small details — a vehicle description, a direction of travel, or a timestamp — can be valuable to investigators working an active case.
What Comes Next
The case remains open, and no additional details about the relationship between the two men involved, or the exact cause of the dispute, have been made public. Southal News will provide updates on the investigation, the victim’s condition, and any developments in the search for Marion as they become available from the Daphne Police Department.