Man Fatally Stabbed in Hartford

Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in Hartford.

It happened near the intersection of Albany Avenue and Baltimore Street just past noon on Wednesday.

The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Joseph Lindsey, of Hartford, according to Hartford Dep. Police Chief Brian Foley.

Lindsey suffered from stabbings in his neck and head, police said. He was pronounced dead at St. Francis Hospital.

Albany Avenue was closed between Kent Street and Homestead Avenue.

The Hartford Police Major Crimes Division are "scouring the area" as they investigate the incident.

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