San Jose police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred near San Jose State University early Friday morning.
The stabbing was reported at 4:17 a.m. in the area of South Fourth and San Carlos streets, the San Jose Police Department said on social media.
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WATCH HEREThe unidentified male victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and a person of interest was taken into custody, police said.
Several road closures were in place on South Fourth and South Third streets, between East San Fernando and San Carlos streets, according to police.
Preliminary investigation showed it was an isolated incident and had no connection to San José State University students or campus, police said. They added there's no ongoing threat to the public.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes due to law enforcement presence where the stabbing occurred. Traffic delays are expected, police said.
The victim was not immediately identified.
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