James D. Puryear, 24, was found lying unresponsive and bleeding from a stab wound to his torso when officers were flagged down in the area of Elm Street and Walnut Street, police said.
Officers requested medical assistance, but emergency medical personnel were unable to revive Puryear with CPR as he was being transported to St.Hospital's where he was pronounced dead at 5:45 p.m., police said.
Detectives are actively investigating the murder and reviewing possible video in the area. Currently, no suspects have been charged.
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