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Cleveland police: 19-year-old man fatally stabbed on city's west side, suspect in custody

The victim apparently suffered multiple wounds on his neck.
Credit: 3News

CLEVELAND — Cleveland police are investigating the stabbing death of a 19-year-old man early Tuesday morning. 

Officers responded to the 3400 block of Roehl Avenue in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood for reports of a man stabbed around midnight. At the scene, Milyanler Lopez was found suffering wounds to the neck. He was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. 

Lopez was visiting people who live in the area when he became involved in and argument with the suspect, authorities say. During the argument, a 20-year-old man allegedly stabbed Lopez.

Officials have the suspect in custody, but have not yet released his name. This incident remains under investigation.

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