Akron Police investigating Saturday night stabbing that left one man dead

Akron Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that took place Saturday evening in a residential area near the Sand Run Metro Park.

Authorities say officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1600 block of Cromwell Drive around 8 p.m. May 11.

Lt. Michael Murphy said officers found a 52-year-old male victim with critical injuries.

The victim was taken to an undisclosed hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The name of the victim was not released.

Murphy said a suspect “who is known to the victim” fled the scene.

“The investigation is in its preliminary stages,” he said in a statement.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureauat 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.

Anonymous information can also be provided to the Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or by texting TOPSCO at 274637.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron Police investigating Saturday night stabbing that left one man dead