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One person dead following stabbing incident in Ohio

OHIO — A man is dead following a stabbing Tuesday night in east Columbus, according to the Columbus Division of Police.

Officers responded around 10 p.m. to a reported stabbing in the 3100 block of Allegheny Avenue, near Columbus Africentric Early College High School.

When officers arrived, they found 35-year-old Damon Riley suffering from a stab wound.

Riley was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:28 p.m.

Police said another man at the scene identified himself as the person who stabbed Riley, claiming the act was done in self-defense.

However, investigators stated that the initial findings did not reveal a clear motive.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

Ohio Statewide Staff

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