Man Dies At Hospital From Stab Wounds After Being Found At Maryland Cemetery, Police Say

A death investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death at a Maryland cemetery on Valentine's Day, police say.

Mount Olivet Cemetery on South Market Street
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Frederick Police are investigating the incident.
Photo Credit: *Frederick Police Department*

Zak Failla

02/16/2024 6:46 p.m.

The Frederick Police Department is probing the death of Jimmy Fernando Hernandez Diaz, who was found by officers at around 8:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Mount Olivet Cemetery on South Market Street.

When officers arrived, they found Hernandez Diaz suffering from multiple stab wounds and provided aid until he could be rushed to an area trauma center, where he died from his injuries, according to officials.

"As an open and active investigation, further details are not being released at this time," they added.

Anyone with information regarding the victim or the incident has been asked to contact Det. Smith at the department by calling (240) 549-4562 or emailing NESmith@FrederickMDPolice.org.

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