Akron Police arrested a suspect early Sunday morning in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 36-year-old man just minutes prior.
It happened in the 800 block of Lindsey Avenue around 1:30 a.m. After responding, officers detained several people at the home while other officers searched the area.
The victim hasn't been identified.
Just minutes after responding to the scene, police located a 36-year-old man who ran off when officers approached. He was captured a short distance away.
Police said a preliminary investigation indicates that an altercation occurred at home between the two men, and the suspect pulled out a knife, stabbed the victim and left.
The suspect was taken to the Summit County Jail, where he is being held on a murder charge.
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