The Clinton Police Department is investigating the death of a female who appeared to have been stabbed and was reportedly knocking on doors and asking for help early Saturday morning, authorities said.
A statement from Clinton Police Chief Rick Scarbrough said officers responded to a report of a disturbance at 301 Park Ave. at about 2:25 a.m. Saturday.
“Upon officer’s arrival, a witness stated that a male and female had been arguing before they both fled on foot,” the statement said. “At approximately 2:30 a.m., another call came in from (the) nearby 800 block of McAdoo Street, for a female knocking on doors asking for help. Upon the officer’s arrival, they found a female victim who appeared to have been stabbed. Victim died on the scene.”
Scarbrough said the male suspect was located walking nearby on Fowler Street at about 2:35 a.m. He was taken into custody and transported to the police department for questioning, the statement said. The suspect will be charged with second-degree murder, the chief said.
“Names of those involved will be withheld pending notification of next of kin,” the statement said. The CPD plans to issue an update this afternoon.
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