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Modesto, CA - Detectives Investigate Fatal Stabbing 
NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: November 23, 2016
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Modesto, CA - Detectives Investigate Fatal Stabbing
This evening at approximately 5 p.m., Modesto Police Department officers responded to the report of a stabbing in the 100 block of Almond Ave. When officers arrived they located a 56 year old white male adult who had been stabbed. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he died a short time later. Detectives have taken over the investigation and would like to speak with anyone who may have information about this incident. The name of the victim is being withheld until the next of kin has been notified.
The investigation is in the preliminary stages and we ask that if anyone has information regarding this case to contact Modesto Police Department Detective Gumm at (209) 342-9162, or you can call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message
Address/Location
Modesto Police Department
600 10th St
Modesto, CA 95354
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 209-572-9500