Assault at Albert Lea hotel

City News October 23, 2026

On Oct. 22, 2026, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) officers were dispatched to the Albert Lea Inn and Suites, 2301 East Main St., in regards to an active assault with a weapon. Initial reports indicated that a male subject was going after another male subject with a knife, who was reportedly stabbed. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the victim had suffered severe wounds consistent with an edged weapon. Officers quickly identified a possible room number the suspect was occupying, and during their investigation, the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

Both the victim and the suspect were transported to the Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea Emergency Department for medical treatment. The victim was later transported to Rochester by air ambulance.

The suspect has been identified as 25-year-old Wyatt Harley Dahle and is in police custody at the Freeborn County Adult Detention Center.

Preliminary investigation suggests the incident was isolated. The investigation remains ongoing and there is currently no threat to public safety.

The ALPD was assisted by the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, Albert Lea Fire Rescue and Mayo Ambulance Service.

For immediate release
Oct. 23, 2026
Media contact: Albert Lea Police Sgt. Sy Vanthavong at 507-377-5200

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