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Person in custody following deadly early-morning stabbing in the Bronx: NYPD

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A person was brought into custody after a man was found stabbed in his Bronx home, police say.

At 12:55 a.m. on Jan. 11, the NYPD responded to a 911 call regarding a man stabbed at 850 Longwood Avenue. Upon their arrival, officers found 53-year-old Eric Chambers with stab wounds to his chest and left arm.

EMS rushed Chambers to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, where he was pronounced dead. 

A suspect was taken into custody at the scene. At this time, charges are still pending against the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.