Police search for suspect after man fatally stabbed in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington police are searching for the person responsible for stabbing a man to death Monday night.

Officers responded to the 5700 block of Park Avenue around 9 p.m. in reference to an unknown problem. When officers arrived, they found a 62-year-old man lying on the side of the road suffering from stab wounds.

The victim was taken to NHRMC by EMS, where he later died.

The victim’s name has not been released yet.

Anyone with information is asked to call WPD at (910) 343-3609 or send a message to 847411 using the keyword WPDNC. The public can also use the Tip 411 app.