Victim in Fort Madison Stabbing Identified

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Fort Madison, IA- Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal stabbing that occurred in Fort Madison on Tuesday, October 19th 2021.

According to a news release, the victim has been identified as 21-year-old Antwan Lawrence Brewster of Fort Madison.

Brewster was assaulted by an unidentified person armed with a knife in the hallway of a Fort Madison apartment building on Tuesday, October 19th.  He later died at a local hospital.  The suspect fled the scene on foot.

An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Fort Madison Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.