Dayton police and fire crews were dispatched around 12:25 a.m. on reports of a stabbing in the 1300 block of Jordan Avenue, according to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center.
A 911 caller witnessed a fight between men and believed one of the men was stabbed, dispatch said.
“Upon their arrival in the area officers located the victim, a 36-year-old white male,” said Dayton police Lt. Steven Bauer. “The victim was removed to an area hospital where he died.”
Dispatch initially said some people were taken to the Dayton Safety Building but no arrests were made. Bauer said Wednesday afternoon a suspect had been arrested. Police did not identify the suspect, but a 40-year-old man arrested on Jordan Avenue was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on a preliminary murder charge.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene and are investigating the stabbing.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call 937-333-1232 to speak to a detective. To remain anonymous contact Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at www.miamivalleycrimestoppers.com or 937-222-STOP (7867).