Schenectady Police: Man, 21, killed in Tuesday evening stabbing; One person detained

SCHENECTADY – A city man was killed in a Tuesday evening stabbing, police said.

One person was detained in connection with the incident.

Police identified the man killed as Dwayne L. Harris, 21, of Schenectady.

Police were called to the area of 967 Maple Ave. just after 6 p.m. for a report of a possible stabbing, police said.

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Officers arrived and found Harris suffering from numerous stab wounds inside 967 Maple Ave. Apt. 2, police said.

Harris was treated at the scene by Schenectady Fire Department paramedics, but succumbed to his injuries, police said.

Officers also soon detained one man regarding the incident, police said.

Schenectady police detectives continued to investigate later Tuesday evening.

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