BOAZ, Alabama (WAF) – A man was arrested Tuesday night in connection with a fatal stabbing in Boaz.

According to the Boaz Police Department, River Hammett, 25, of Dawson, was arrested after a Brief foot chase after victim found dead. in the Western Sizzlin parking lot.

The victim has been identified as Terfils Juste Saint, 38, of Albertville.

Police said after a preliminary investigation it is believed the suspect and victim did not know each other and it was determined this was an isolated incident. Police said there are no further threats to the public.

Hammett is charged with murder by non-familial knife. He is being held without bond at the Marshall County Jail.

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