Crime & Courts

Man charged in fatal stabbing in Charlotte

A man was charged Friday with second-degree murder following a fatal stabbing in north Charlotte.

Jason Deshaun Lee, 34, was killed Friday morning when an argument turned into a fatal stabbing, police said. Lee was stabbed shortly after 6 a.m. in the 4200 block of Statesville Road, just north of Interstate 85.

Medic took Lee to Carolinas Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities said they later charged Paul Herman, 54, in the case.

Anyone with information about the stabbing is encouraged to call 704-432-TIPS or call Crime Stoppers at 704-335-1600.

Rachel Stone: (704) 358-5334, @RStone1317

This story was originally published July 15, 2016 at 7:19 PM with the headline "Man charged in fatal stabbing in Charlotte."

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