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51-year-old man dies after stabbing in Tucson

Posted at 8:02 PM, Jun 16, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-17 20:12:14-04

Tucson police detectives are collecting evidence and searching for clues after a homicide Saturday afternoon.

Police say a resident on the 200 block of West Delano Street, near Fort Lowell and Stone, discovered a man lying on the ground outside of an abandoned home just before 3:30 p.m. She told police he looked to be severely injured and called 911.

Officers at the scene tell KGUN 9 reporter Ivan Rodriguez the 51-year-old man had been stabbed several times and died after medics brought him to a hospital.

Police have identified the man as Leroy Perez Calvillo.

As detectives continue to follow-up on leads in the case, they are asking anyone with information to call 911 or 88-CRIME. You can remain anonymous.

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