Yakima Police launch investigation into fatal stabbing

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - A police investigation is ongoing in Yakima, Washington after a man was fatally stabbed earlier this week, authorities said.

The Yakima Police Department found Francis M. Gallagher, 73, on Wednesday around 9 p.m. with multiple stab wounds, the Yakima Herald-Republic reported.

Officers performed first aid on Gallagher and transported him to a local hospital where he later died, police said.

Detectives are interviewing people who may have been in Gallagher’s apartment when the stabbing occurred, Capt. Jay Seely said.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Yakima Police Department. Tips can also be submitted online.