MODESTO (KRON) — Authorities are investigating the death of man who was stabbed in Modesto, Monday evening.

According to police, at approximately 5 p.m. officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 100 block of Almond Avenue. Upon arrival officers discovered a 56-year-old male who had been stabbed.

Police said the male victim was transported to a nearby hospital, but later succumbed to his injuries.

Detectives have taken over the case, and have no leads on suspect(s). The investigation is in the preliminary stages and anyone with information on this case is advised to call the Modesto police.