A 19-year-old Massillon man died Sunday morning after being stabbed during an apparent altercation inside a residence, according to the Massillon Police Department.
Police identified the victim as Tyler Symanski, 19, of Massillon.
Officers responded to 316 State Ave. NE shortly before 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, following a report of an unresponsive man suffering from a stab wound.
When officers arrived, they found Symanski lying on the sidewalk outside the residence with a visible wound to his chest.
Emergency personnel provided lifesaving treatment at the scene before transporting Symanski to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to preliminary information released by police Monday, investigators believe Symanski was involved in an altercation inside the residence before the stabbing occurred.
Massillon police told Jordan Miller News that the stabbing appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
Police also confirmed that no arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives responded to process the scene and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.
Authorities have not released additional details about what may have led to the altercation.
The investigation remains ongoing.
