Livonia police say a man in his mid-30s was fatally stabbed Thursday evening after collapsing on his bicycle along a busy stretch of road, and one person is now in custody in connection with the killing.
According to police, a passing driver called 911 around 4:15 p.m. after spotting a bicyclist coughing up blood near Middlebelt Road and Orangelawn Street. First responders arrived and found the man suffering from a single stab wound to the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
What police say
Officers quickly shut down the area around the intersection so investigators could work the scene and begin tracking down leads. As reported by CBS News Detroit, police emphasized there was no broader threat to the community while detectives processed evidence and followed up on initial witness accounts.
Investigators told CBS News Detroit that officers were actively working leads as they combed through the scene for clues about what led to the deadly encounter.
Arrest reported
By later that night, detectives said they had a break. According to The Detroit News, investigators identified, located, and arrested a suspect believed to be responsible at about 9:20 p.m. Officials did not disclose where the arrest took place.
Police have kept a tight lid on further details, and The Detroit News reports that authorities released only limited information as the probe remains active.
How residents can help
While detectives worked the case yesterday, officers asked the public to steer clear of the area of West Chicago Road and Elmira Street so investigators could do their jobs without interference. Anyone with information is urged to call the Livonia Police Department at 734-466-2470.
CBS News Detroit noted that even small tips could help detectives piece together how the confrontation started and why it turned deadly.
Investigation status
Authorities have not released the victim’s name, any suspected motive, or the identity of the person arrested. The investigation is ongoing as detectives continue interviewing witnesses and reviewing collected evidence, The Detroit News reports.
Police are asking anyone who saw activity near Middlebelt Road and Orangelawn Street around 4 p.m.yesterday to contact investigators.
