Police Search for Person of Interest After Man Assaulted Near Broad and Dauphin Streets in Mobile

MOBILE, AL (BuzzReport) — Mobile police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a person of interest following a reported physical assault that left a man injured Sunday afternoon in downtown Mobile.

According to police, officers responded to the area of Broad Street and Dauphin Street at approximately 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after receiving a report of an assault.

When officers arrived, they discovered a male victim who had suffered a laceration during a physical altercation with an unidentified male subject. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that authorities described as non-life-threatening.

Investigators determined that the incident began when an unknown male approached the victim as he was walking in the area. The individual allegedly proceeded to physically assault the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene.

Police have released a photo of a person of interest they are seeking to identify and locate as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the individual or has information that could help investigators determine what happened to come forward.

At this time, police have not released additional details about what may have led to the assault or whether the victim and the individual knew each other before the incident.

The investigation remains active, and authorities say no further information will be released at this time.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity and whereabouts of the person of interest is urged to contact the Mobile Police Department at 251-208-7211. Tips may be submitted anonymously.

The Buzz Report will continue to monitor this developing investigation and provide updates as additional information becomes available.