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Man fatally stabbed in head and neck in Philadelphia

A possible murder weapon was recovered.

A fatal stabbing occurred Wednesday night near Chinatown.
A fatal stabbing occurred Wednesday night near Chinatown.Read moreGINA FERAZZI

A man described by Philadelphia Police as a “John Doe” in his 40s was stabbed multiple times in the head and once in his neck Wednesday night on a street near Chinatown.

The attack happened about 7:30 p.m. at North 9th and Cuthbert Streets.

The victim was transported to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:37 p.m.

No arrests were made, but police said a possible weapon was recovered.