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Man stabbed to death at home in Preserve of Hobe Sound; suspect sought

Detectives say suspect who fled after fatal stabbing known to victim
The Preserve of Hobe Sound community where fatal stabbing occurred, Nov. 27, 2022
Posted at 8:05 AM, Nov 27, 2022
and last updated 2022-11-27 11:08:53-05

HOBE SOUND, Fla. — The Martin County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect who fatally stabbed someone in a gated community in Hobe Sound.

Sheriff's spokeswoman Christine Weiss said deputies were called to a stabbing just before 6 p.m. Saturday at a home in the Preserve of Hobe Sound off Sea Branch Boulevard.

When deputies arrived, they found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was flown to a nearby hospital but later died.

Weiss said the suspect, who was known to the victim, left the scene and was being sought by detectives.

The victim's name hasn't been released.