One person stabbed to death and another sent to the hospital in late night disturbance.

December 17, 2016

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance late Friday night near Navarre that resulted in one person dead and one in the hospital.

According to a press release from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a wooded area near River Birch Road in the Navarre area at 10:45 PM Friday night to a reported stabbing.

During the course of the investigation, It was determined that there was a large gathering in the area that resulted in one person being stabbed to death and another with unknown injuries sent to an area hospital.

The Santa Rosa County Major Crimes Detectives responded along with the Crime Scene unit.

Due to the incident being an active investigation, details are limited. Sgt. Aloy said further information will be released as it becomes available.