A suspect is on the run after a man was killed in a stabbing, possibly in a fight over money, in a Townsville home.
The 39-year-old died at the scene of the altercation in Railway Estate about 4.50am on Wednesday.
Police and paramedics tried to resuscitate the man, but he died from his critical injuries.
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A homicide investigation has been launched, with a large police presence at the scene and officers speaking to neighbours.
Police are at the scene of the fatal stabbing at Railway Estate in Townsville.
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A homicide investigation is underway at the Townsville home.
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There is a large police presence at the home.
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Police believe the attacker is known to the man, who was a visitor at the house.
Early investigations indicate the altercation was over “money that may have been owed”, Detective Inspector Jason Shepherd said.
Other people in the home called triple-0.
The weapon involved in the attack has not been found and Shepherd would not detail the victim’s injuries.
Investigations continue.
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