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Police: Neighbors Detain Fatal Stabbing Suspect

DENVER (CBS4) - A man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman to death in Denver Sunday evening.

Sonny Jackson with Denver police said officers responded to a violence incident occurring in the 1000 of South Eliot Street around 10:10 p.m.

"Officers responded to the scene and found a female who appeared to be suffering from stab wounds. She was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead," Jackson said in a statement.

Jackson said neighbors heard a loud disturbance taking place and called police.

"The neighbors then went to the scene and found the injured victim. They detained a male suspect until police arrived," Jackson said.

Police arrested Roberto Santistevan, 53, for investigation of first-degree murder.

The victim's identity has yet to be released.

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