Eden Prairie, MN – A 42-year-old man was fatally stabbed Saturday evening in Eden Prairie, leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old suspect. At approximately 6 p.m., officers from the Eden Prairie Police Department responded to reports of a fight between two adult males near Wallace Road and Technology Drive.
Upon arrival, police found the victim with multiple stab wounds to the chest. He was immediately transported to Hennepin County Medical Center in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead. According to the Eden Prairie Police Department, a preliminary investigation suggests that the two individuals knew each other. The suspect, who was located a short distance from the scene, was taken into custody without incident.
Authorities are not seeking additional suspects at this time. The identity of the deceased will be released following notification of next of kin by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner. As this is an active investigation, further details are currently unavailable. Police are continuing to gather evidence to determine the motive behind the altercation.