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Transient Found Fatally Stabbed Along Santa Ana River Trail

ANAHEIM (CBS) —  Police in Anaheim Wednesday were investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing of a middle-aged man along the Santa Ana River Trail.

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The Orange County Register reported that the discovery was reported to the Anaheim Police Department about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday.

The deceased was found east of Tustin Avenue and west of the Riverside (91) Freeway, Sgt. Bob Dunn told the newspaper.

River Trail Stabbing Death
(credit: Orange County Register)

The victim, according to police, is believed to be a male transient.

Police plan to also investigate whether Wednesday's attack is at all related to another stabbing involving a transient that occurred last week in Placentia, Dunn added.

Anyone with more information is encouraged to contact police at (714) 765-1900.

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