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Police: Suspect in custody following fatal stabbing in Elmira

Stephen M. Pesesky III, 31, of Lockport, faces charges of murder in the second degree, a felony, following a fatal stabbing that took place early Saturday morning in Elmira.

Elmira Police say that at around 1:45 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to the 900 block of Johnson Street for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found one female stabbing victim, who was later pronounced dead at the scene.        

At this time, the identity of the victim will not be released until proper notification to family can be made.

The Elmira Police Department is asking anyone with information to call 607-737-5626 or anonymously to 607-271- HALT.

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