A man has died following a stabbing Thursday evening in St. James.

Police were called to a hotel in the 1800 block of Ellice Avenue at 10 p.m., where officers said they found a man suffering from life-threatening injuries following a stabbing.

Investigators say the 47-year-old man was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died from his injuries. His name has not been released by police as officers are still notifying his family.

Police said an arrest in the case was made quickly. A 42-year-old man was located near the scene and taken into custody without incident. No word on charges.

The homicide squad is investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.