Robbery suspect stabbed in self defense in Vincennes

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Braxton Ikemire and Steven Chambers and 4 juveniles are charged in connection with a robbery where Ikemire was stabbed…

(DLC MEDIA)  Tuesday night at 11:30 pm Vincennes police responded to a report of a stabbing and arrested 4 juveniles and adults Braxton J. Ikemire and Steven A. Chambers, both 18 years old.  All were charged with robbery a level 3 felony.  They were arrested yesterday morning in connection with that Tuesday night event.

Vincennes   Patrol officers located Mr. Ikemire in the area of Washington and Emison with several stab wounds.  It was later determined that Ikemire, several juveniles and Mr. Chambers conspired to commit an armed robbery.   Ikemire allegedly used a handgun and attempted to rob the victim at which time the victim reportedly used a knife in self defense, causing  Ikemire’s injuries. Ikemire was treated and taken into custody.

The detective division is currently continuing the investigation into this incident