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Suspect arrested in stabbing death of 27-year-old man in Greeley

A suspect wanted in connection with the stabbing death of a 27-year-old man was arrested Wednesday evening, according to the Greeley Police Department.

Jonathan Mikel Islas, 22, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence. Islas was found in Loveland and taken into custody without incident, police said.

Police said the stabbing happened just before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment in the 900 block of 52nd Avenue Court. A 911 caller told police that a man had been stabbed and the suspect took off on foot.

When officers arrived, they found a 27-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after, police said.

Police have not released any details about what led up to the stabbing or how they identified Islas as a suspect. According to public records, Islas previously lived at the apartment complex where the stabbing occurred.

Police said the stabbing appeared to be a targeted attack.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with information or footage of the stabbing or of Islas is asked to call the Greeley Police Department at 970-350-9676.

The identity of the victim will be released by the Weld County Coroner’s Office after his family has been notified.

Jonathan Mikel Islas. (Photo courtesy of the Greeley Police Department)
Jonathan Mikel Islas. (Photo courtesy of the Greeley Police Department)


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