Pontiac, Michigan – A 22-year-old man is in custody after a fatal early morning stabbing prompted a police response in Pontiac.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched shortly after midnight Saturday, April 18, to the 30 block of North Roselawn following a 911 call reporting a stabbing inside a home.
Investigators said the suspect’s father called authorities, reporting that his son had allegedly stabbed his live-in girlfriend. When deputies arrived, they found 57-year-old Monique Taylor lying on a bedroom floor with multiple stab wounds to her torso, arms, and hands.
Taylor was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later, officials said.
Authorities located the 22-year-old suspect, who lived in the home with his father and Taylor, in the kitchen area. A knife believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered nearby. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and lodged in the Oakland County Jail.
The father was reportedly in another room at the time and went to investigate after hearing a disturbance. Deputies said the suspect allegedly told him the victim was dead.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including a possible motive. The case is expected to be forwarded to prosecutors for review and potential charges.
The incident may raise concerns for residents and commuters in the surrounding neighborhood as the investigation continues.
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