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Police investigate fatal stabbing early Friday in downtown Waterloo

A Waterloo Regional Police vehicle . Ahmad Fareed Khan / Global News

One man is dead following a stabbing in Waterloo early morning Friday.

Waterloo Regional Police were called to an area around King Street North near Bridgeport Road around 2:35 a.m.

They found a 20-year-old man with injuries that investigators say was the result of a stabbing.

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The victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

Investigators say one man was taken into custody in connection with the incident but was later released without charges. They are still looking for the suspect.

An investigation is underway by the major crime, general investigations and forensic identification units.

They say there will be an increased police presence in the downtown area.

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Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about the suspect is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777 ext. 8191 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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