The Homicide Unit assumed the investigation into a now fatal stabbing that occurred last Friday. The victim is 68-year-old Daniel Gregory Thompson of Kentland. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.
On October 15, 2021, at approximately 1:30 am, Thompson was transported to a hospital for treatment of stab wounds. The preliminary investigation revealed Thompson had been stabbed in a home in the 6700 block of W. Forest Road in the Kentland area. He died of his injuries on Sunday.
Detectives are working to determine a motive and arrest a suspect(s).
If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case number 21-0047326.