Chaos erupted on an Ann Arbor sidewalk Wednesday when a casual bump turned into a confrontation that ended with threats and a blade drawn. The incident occurred near the University of Michigan campus, and local authorities are now on the hunt for the suspect involved. According to a FOX 2 report, the altercation took place around 4:10 p.m. when two individuals, walking in opposite directions, accidentally collided with each other.

Following the encounter, the suspect reportedly followed and pushed the victim, then took it to a dangerous level by spitting on him and brandishing a knife. The man the police are searching for is described as a Black man, about 20 years old, approximately 6 feet tall, with a thin build and short, curly hair. He was clad in what was described as a dark navy or black jacket. Witnesses or anyone with information on the incident are urged to reach out to the Ann Arbor Police Department’s tip line or email address provided by police.

In addition to the knife threat, MLive reported the victim, a 21-year-old man, managed to flee unscathed. Chris Page, a spokesperson for the Ann Arbor police, confirmed that the young man did not sustain injuries during the incident.

Further information from WWJ Newsradio detailed that the University of Michigan's Division of Public Safety and Security is also involved in the search for the combative suspect. The incident has heightened concerns among campus goers, prompting additional calls for vigilance. Tipsters can also report to UMDPSS at their provided contact number.