SEWARD COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Seward County are investigating an attempted murder.

Just after 11 p.m., on Friday, officers were called to La Chiripa, 188 West Pancake, in Liberal for a reported stabbing, according to a media release.

Responding officers located a 25-year-old man with multiple stab wounds.

Witnesses said that the victim and two other men were engaged in a fight when the stabbing occurred.

The two suspects fled prior to police arrival.

The two men, ages 33 and 26, were later apprehended without incident at their respective residences.

The victim was transported to Southwest Medical Center by Seward County EMS in serious condition. He was later transported to Wichita for additional treatment.

The two suspects were booked on charges of attempted murder in the second degree and conspiracy.

An affidavit will be submitted to the Seward County Attorney for the filing of formal charges. Names of the suspects have not been released.