LIVONIA, Mich. – Livonia police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing that prompted a temporary road closure on Middlebelt Road.
At approximately 9:20 p.m., detectives said they identified, located, and arrested a person believed to be responsible for the fatal stabbing, according to the Livonia Police Department.
Additional details about the suspect were not immediately released.
The incident occurred on Thursday (May 28) as officers were dispatched around 4:32 p.m. to the area of Middlebelt Road and Orangelawn Street after reports of a man lying on the side of the road.
When officers and paramedics arrived, they found a man suffering from an apparent single stab wound to the upper chest area, police said.
Officials said paramedics attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said they have not yet released the victim’s identity pending notification of family members.
Middlebelt Road between West Chicago and Elmira Street was closed around 5:30 p.m. during the investigation, but has since reopened.
No motive has been released, and police have not provided additional information about the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Livonia Police Department at 734-466-2470.
The investigation remains ongoing.