LMPD: 1 dead after stabbing in Russell neighborhood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man is dead after police say he was stabbed in the Russell neighborhood early Friday.

Officers with LMPD's First Division were called to the area of 26th and Chestnut Streets around 2:30 a.m., according to a news release from LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis. When officers arrived, they found the man in a parking lot.

Officers gave First Aid to the victim until EMS arrived and took the victim to UofL Hospital, where he died from his injuries a short time later.

The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the man as Antawane M. Wallace.

LMPD's Homicide Unit is investigating, but there are no known suspects at this time. Anyone with information is asked to leave an anonymous tip by calling 502-574-LMPD (5673) or using the online LMPD Crime Tip Portal.