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Police: Suspect in Boise stabbing has been caught

Michael Rucker is suspected of stabbing a man multiple times Friday night, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.
Credit: Photo provided by Boise Police Dept.
Michael Rucker is wanted in connection with a stabbing that occurred Friday, August 10, on Americana Blvd. in Boise.

BOISE- Boise Police say they have taken a suspect into custody in connection with a stabbing that occurred Friday night.

The attack happened at about 10:15 p.m. Friday on the 500 block of S. Americana Boulevard.

Police say they believe 30-year-old Michael Rucker stabbed another man multiple times. Officers say they found the victim with life-threatening injuries. The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to the hospital.

Officers secured the scene and worked to interview witnesses and search for a possible suspect. After further investigation officers learned the victim and another man were in a fight prior to the stabbing.

Boise Police found Rucker at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday and took him into custody.

Rucker is being held in the Ada County Jail on suspicion of aggravated battery.

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