A man faces second degree murder charges following the stabbing death of a man in a West End area apartment.

James Edsel Tucker, 45, was found by police early Thursday morning in an apartment building in the 400 block of Furby Street.

Police said he was stabbed in the upper body. He was transported to hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Police said 22-year-old Martin Archie Flett has been charged with second degree murder, as well as several other serious charges.

Members of the Homicide Unit continue to investigate.

Anyone with further details is asked to call investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.