Derrick Roach fatally stabbed Saturday

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Police are investigating after they say a 49-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Derrick Roach was found suffering what what appeared to be a stab wound inside of a residence in the 100 block of Joliet St., SW. Roach was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

Police have not yet released any suspect information.