Lawton police have identified the victim of a fatal Saturday morning stabbing.
James Major Douglas III died from the incident that happened around 1 a.m. in the area of Northwest 23rd Street and Williams Avenue, according to Lt. Charles Whittington, Lawton Police information officer. Next of kin have been notified, he said.
What happened leading up to the stabbing remains under investigation by detectives, Whittington said.
Douglas’ death is Lawton’s 11th by homicide this year, according to Constitution records.
If you have any further information in this incident contact the Lawton Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 581-3270.
Anonymous tips may be made by calling Crime Stoppers of SW Oklahoma at 355-4636.
