CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police say one person is dead after being stabbed by a man he was acquainted with in the 400 block of East Larch Street Wednesday night.
Officers arrived on scene just after 7 p.m. regarding an individual who was injured during a fight. Officers located the victim with stab wounds, who was then transported to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale by the Jackson County Ambulance Service. The victim was stabbed by the man over a personal disagreement. The suspect was not on the scene when police arrived. The victim later died of his injuries at the hospital.
Officers and detectives continue to investigate and more information will be shared as it becomes available. No suspect or victim information is being released at this time. The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the City of Carbondale Police Department at 618-549-2121.