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Authorities rule Grand Rapids stabbing a homicide, investigation continues

GRPD interviewed witnesses on the scene as part of their investigation.

UPDATE:
Authorities have identified the 32-year-old victim as Timothy James Westra. The Kent County Medical Examiner has ruled his death a homicide.

The case is still under active investigation and another with information is asked to reach out the investigators directly at 616-456-3400 or to Silent Observer at 616-774-2345. 

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A 32-year-old man was stabbed to death on Kirtland Street SW around 3 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD).

He was stabbed in the chest and was taken to St. Mary's Hospital, where he died. Police say the original call came as an "accidental stabbing."

GRPD did not say what led up to it, but they are interviewing witnesses in the neighborhood. There are no suspects and no arrests have been made. 

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