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Gardner police identify victim fatally stabbed early Thursday; suspect in custody

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Gardner Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal stabbing that occurred early Thursday morning.

Gardner police say officers were called to a residence in the 16900 block of Walter Street regarding an armed disturbance shortly before 2 a.m.

The caller said that a man had been stabbed.

Upon arrival, an officer contacted the occupants of the home and observed an adult male, later identified as 28-year-old Jason A. Rosado, of Overland Park, Kansas, on the ground with serious injuries. Rosado later succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

According to police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a disturbance ensued inside the home, which led to Rosado being stabbed.

A 34-year-old man is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.

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