Authorities in Derry Township, Pennsylvania, are actively searching for Edward Lee McDowell, 28, of York, who is wanted for a home invasion and stabbing incident that occurred early Sunday morning (August 24). According to Derry Township police, McDowell allegedly broke into a residence on the 600 block of Old West Chocolate Avenue, where his ex-girlfriend and another man were sleeping.
McDowell reportedly stabbed the 43-year-old male victim in the forehead, prompting the 29-year-old female victim to intervene. During the struggle, she sustained a stab wound to her hand but managed to disarm McDowell before he fled the scene. Police state that McDowell threatened to kill the male victim during the attack.
Both victims received medical treatment at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and have since been released. Derry Township police have issued an arrest warrant for McDowell, who remains at large.
Authorities urge anyone with information on McDowell's whereabouts to contact Derry Township Police at (717) 534-2202. The investigation is ongoing, but police have stated there is no known threat to the general community.