Police search for suspect in deadly Westminster stabbing

DENVER (KDVR) — The Westminster Police Department was searching for a suspect in a deadly stabbing at a hotel Saturday morning.

The incident happened at the Super 8 motel in the 12000 block of Melody Drive around 9:10 a.m.

Officers arrived on the scene and found an adult man suffering from a stab wound to the chest. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

The suspect left the area and police were

The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 6 feet, 2 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark brown or reddish-colored hoodie or long-sleeved shirt and black pants.

He may be armed with a knife, police said. If you see him, call 911 immediately.

The suspect was known to the victim, according to police.