(La Porte, IN) - A suspect in a fatal stabbing this morning in La Porte was captured during a high speed pursuit into St. Joseph County.

 

According to La Porte Police, officers were called to the 200 block of Lawndale Ave about a stabbing.

 

A male victim discovered at the scene and was transported to Northwest Health where he was pronounced dead a short time later, police said.

 

Police said a suspect in the stabbing was soon located in La Porte County and fled into St. Joseph County with officers from multiple agencies giving chase until he was captured.

 

The pursuit went through the Fish Lake and Walkerton areas before  proceeding further to east prior to the apprehension.

 

The suspect is being held in the La Porte County Jail pending the possible filing of charges against him in the case, which remains under investigation, police said.

 

Police did not provide further details but will once the investigation moves further along in the process.

 

Authorities described the stabbing as an apparent isolated incident.

 

"At this time, there is no danger to the public," police said.