A man is dead following a stabbing early Wednesday in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Police say the victim was discovered by police and paramedics just before 3 a.m. on Victoria Avenue between Morrison Street and Simcoe Street.
Homicide detectives say the man, suffering from an “obvious stab wound,” died at the scene not long after emergency crews arrived.
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Victoria Ave is currently closed between Morrison St and Simcoe St for an active police investigation.
The closure is expected to remain in place for the next several hours
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The suspect is still at large and investigators are seeking security camera footage from nearby businesses and residents in the hopes of obtaining a description.
Anyone with information can reach out to Niagara Police or Crime Stoppers.