A late-night stabbing in south Sacramento left a man dead Thursday, after police say they found him wounded on Atlas Avenue near Franklin Boulevard just after 10:30 p.m.
Officers responding to reports of a stabbing discovered the victim suffering from at least one stab wound. He later died, authorities said. His name has not been released as detectives work to piece together what led up to the attack.
Sacramento police said they arrived at the scene shortly after 10:30 p.m. and found the injured man, but investigators have not released any suspect information and say the circumstances of the killing remain under investigation, according to CBS Sacramento.
Police Ask for Tips and Video
The Sacramento Police Department lists a non-emergency line at 916-808-5471 and provides an online anonymous tips page for anyone who may have information, according to City of Sacramento Police. Residents in the area who have doorbell or security cameras are also encouraged to register their systems with Connect Sacramento so investigators can follow up if needed.
What Remains Unknown
Detectives have not released a possible motive, any suspect description, or the victim's identity, and no arrests have been announced. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone who saw or heard anything near Atlas Avenue and Franklin Boulevard around 10:30 p.m. Thursday to contact police. This story will be updated as more details become available.
