MUSKEGON, Mich. — Update, 7/20/2020:
36-year-old Kristopher Joesel has been charged with murder after fatally stabbing a woman early Saturday morning.
The incident occurred on West Western Avenue in Muskegon. Officers responded around 1:30 a.m.
When they arrived, they found the woman suffering from multiple stab wounds. She died on scene.
According to prosecutors, Joesel and the victim did not know each other.
However, he is accused of damaging some vehicle in downtown Muskegon just prior to the stabbing. It is possible that Joesel damaged the victim’s car, who may have confronted him, leading to an argument and then the stabbing, prosecutors say.
The murder charge against Joesel has been signed; he has not yet been arraigned.
Original Story, 7/18/2020:
Muskegon Police Department officers responded to a report of an assault involving an edged weapon early Saturday morning at approximately 1:32 a.m.
The incident happened at the 500 block of West Western Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers found the 33-year-old victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Officers say she was from the Muskegon area.
The victim succumbed to her wounds and died on scene.
Officers were able to locate the suspect, a 36-year-old male from Muskegon, at a nearby residence. He was taken into custody and lodged in the Muskegon County Jail on open murder charges.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim and suspect were involved in a confrontation prior to the stabbing, police say.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Muskegon Police Department at 231-724-6750 or silent observer at 231-722-7463.
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