Cape Girardeau police investigate fatal stabbing on William Street

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — A 36-year-old Cape Girardeau man died after a stabbing Monday night, and police are investigating the case as a homicide.

Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department responded around 9 p.m. Monday to the 1100 block of William Street for a reported stabbing.

When officers arrived, they found Deandre Betts, 36, of Cape Girardeau, suffering from a stab wound to the abdomen. Officers began providing aid until medical personnel arrived. Betts was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:37 p.m.

Cape Girardeau County Coroner Craig Williams took custody of Betts. An autopsy has been scheduled.

Detectives continue to investigate the stabbing and are following leads. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cape Girardeau Police Department at 573-335-6621 or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s tip line.