YORK, Pa. — Update, 10:20 a.m. (Dec. 29): York City Police announced Wednesday that Ninoska Santos-Cruz, 23, of York, has been arrested and charged with homicide in the case. She is a cousin of the victim, police say.
Update, 5:14 p.m.: The victim has been identified as Joselito Pagan-Ocasio, according to the York County Coroner's Office.
Previously
Police are investigating a stabbing that left one man dead in York.
The incident happened Sunday on the 300 block of East King Street, according to York City Police.
Officers were initially dispatched to the scene in response to a reported shooting. Once they arrived, they discovered a 36-year-old male victim who was already dead.
Despite the report of a shooting, police say they believe the victim died as the result of a stabbing. An autopsy has been scheduled to confirm the cause and manner of death, according to police.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the York City Police Department at (717) 849-2204, )(717) 846-1234 or (717) 849-2219. Tipsters can also email Det. Baez at abaez@yorkcity.org.
