Hobart Man Fatally Stabbed Friday Morning
On April 16, 2021 at approximately 9:00 AM Hobart Police Officers responded to the area of the 3800 block of Swift Street in reference to a male subject down on the street with blood on his back, according to Captain James Gonzales of The Hobart Police.
Officers arrived on scene along with Hobart EMS, the male subject was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and succumbed to his injuries a short time later, Gonzales said.
Investigators are currently speaking with witnesses in the area, and they are attempting to gather suspect information. The decedent has been identified as a 27-year-old male who listed an address on the 3800 block of Swift Street, but his identity is being withheld pending notifications, Gonzales said. The investigation so far suggests that this is an isolated incident and there is no immediate threat to the public.
Anyone who may have information about this incident can contact Lieutenant Nicholas Wardrip at 219-942-4485 or e-mail at nwardrip@cityofhobart.org.
