UPDATE: The victim in this case has died.

Original story below…

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ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating a stabbing that was reported in Essex on Valentine’s Day.

At just after 11:30 p.m. on Friday night, officers responded to the 100-block of Bennett Road (21221) for a report of a stabbing.

Police arrived at the scene and located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent stab wound to the upper body.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and his condition is currently unknown.

As the investigation progressed, a suspect was taken into custody at the scene. He was also transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

More information will be released once police conclude their investigation.