Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady police department is investigating a stabbing murder in the area of Maple Avenue earlier tonight.
Police said at approximately 6:12 pm, officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the area of 967 Maple Avenue for a report of a male having possibly been stabbed.
“Upon arrival on the scene, officers located one male victim suffering from numerous stab wounds inside 967 Maple Avenue,” the department said.
The victim, Dwayne L. Harris, 21, was treated on the scene by paramedics from the Schenectady Fire Department and ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Responding officers did detain one male in regard to the incident. Currently, Detectives from the Schenectady Police Department are investigating the incident further.