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47-Year-Old Wilfredo Pagan-Melendez In Custody In Connection To Deadly Stabbing In Frankford, Police Sources Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Police have made an arrest in a deadly stabbing case in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood. It happened on Cottage Street just after 11 p.m. Saturday, near Mount Sinai Cemetery.

Police say the suspect chased a 67-year-old man in and out of his apartment complex. The victim was stabbed multiple times.

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Police sources tell CBS3 the suspect is 47-year-old Wilfredo Pagan-Melendez, a neighbor of the victim.

He is now in custody.

Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates to this developing story.

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