KPD investigates stabbing

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

On 05-14-2019 at approximately 04:28 am Kennett Officers responded to a residence on Legion Street in reference to a subject that had been stabbed. Upon arrival officers located the victim, John W. Ward age 37 from Kennett. Ward was laying outside in front of the home with a stab wound to his chest area. Ward was transported by ambulance to Pemiscot Memorial Hospital where he later died from his injuries. Investigation revealed an altercation took place that resulted in the victim being stabbed by a 35 year- old Kennett man who has cooperated with the investigation. No arrest has been made and no charges filed at this time. The Kennett Police Department does not believe there is a danger to the community at this time in relation to this isolated incident. This investigation is being conducted by the Kennett Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Dunklin County Sheriff Office.

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