Sioux City police ID Morningside stabbing victim

SIOUX CITY -- The Sioux City Police Department has identified the man who was fatally stabbed on Saturday afternoon in Morningside as 53-year-old Timothy W. Chark, a resident of Sioux City. The announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday, which noted that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Police responded to a report of a stabbing at around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday at 2208 South Maple St. Upon arrival, officers determined that the altercation was "domestic in nature." Sadly, Chark suffered a stab wound and was transported to MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.

The police have indicated that further details regarding the case will not be disclosed at this time as the investigation continues.

As authorities work on this case, it's not the only crime reported recently in the area. In related news, a Whiting woman has been charged with murder in the killing of her boyfriend, and a Sioux City man was accused of attempted murder following a police chase and crash.

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