NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide by stabbing in Central City that left one man dead.

According to police, the incident happened in the 2100 block of South Liberty Street.

Officers responded to a call of a stabbing around 8:20 a.m. When they arrived, they found two adult males injured.

EMS took both men to the hospital, where one of the victims later died. His name is being withheld pending notification of family members.

"The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time," NOPD said.

Anyone with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP(7867)

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