They found a 36-year-old man with multiple stab wounds to his body.
Police say he was sleeping in a picnic shelter when he was stabbed. Investigators do not have a description of the suspect.
The victim was transported to Duke Hospital in serious, but stable condition.
Anyone with information about the case should call Investigator Mitchell at 560-4281, ext. 29118 or CrimeStoppers at 683-1200. Caller can remain anonymous.