One dead in stabbing incident near Carolina Beach Road

WILMINGTON (WWAY) — Wilmington Police are investigating after one man died and another was injured in a stabbing incident and car crash Sunday.

WPD says around 6:20 p.m. Sunday, they were called to a stabbing that occurred during an altercation between two people. When they arrived they found two man suffering from stab wounds. The WPD has also confirmed that the two men were struck by a vehicle while they were in the roadway. 

One person was transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the second person died on scene. 

Traffic is currently being diverted as officers and detectives investigate. Carolina Beach Road from Raleigh Street to Holbrooke Avenue is shutdown at this time. Drivers are asked to seek an alternate route. 

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.