Man charged with second-degree murder after deadly stabbing

Rochester, New York – 61-year-old Eddie Welch was charged with second-degree murder in connection to the deadly stabbing.

The incident occurred in the city’s west side Monday night.

According to police say the 36-year-old man was stabbed following an argument with Welch on West Main Street near Jefferson Avenue.

The victim was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where he later died.

The two men were with a mutual friend at the time, but it’s unclear what they were arguing about, police said.

At this time the victim’s name has still not been released.

Welch is set to be arraigned later this morning.