Man stabbed to death at Ninth Street motel in Modesto

A man died after being stabbed multiple times at the Budget Inn Motel on south Ninth Street on Thursday evening, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department.

The man, believed to be in his 40s, was stabbed in the upper body, according to scanner traffic.

Stansislaus County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the motel at about 6:45 p.m.

The man was taken to the hospital by ambulance and later died, the Sheriff’s Department said.

The investigation is in the early stages.

Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message.

This story was originally published December 29, 2016 at 7:52 PM with the headline "Man stabbed to death at Ninth Street motel in Modesto."