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Victim Dies After Stabbing At Park In Region, Hunt On For Person Of Interest

Police are searching for a suspect who is a "person of interest" in a deadly stabbing at a city park in the region.

Pershing Avenue Park, where the victim was found. 

Pershing Avenue Park, where the victim was found. 

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The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Pershing Avenue Park in the city of Poughkeepsie.

According to Det. Sgt. Sean Fitzgerald of the Poughkeepsie Police, a man in his 50s, was found stabbed and bleeding at the park by responding officers.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries, Fitzgerald said.

During the late evening hours, the investigation developed a person of interest.

"The city of Poughkeepsie Detective Bureau is actively looking to speak with this person," Fitzgerald said. 

Currently, neither the victim nor the person of interest's names are being released pending positive identification of both.

This investigation is ongoing, and the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this or other incidents to call the Tip Line at 845-451-7577.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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