Albany

Police are investigating a stabbing that killed a man near Washington Park Wednesday afternoon.

The stabbing happened about 4:45 p.m. in the 500 block of Madison Avenue, Albany Police spokesman Officer Steve Smith said. Officers were called for "a large group fighting." A 22-year-old man was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he later died. Smith didn't say whether anybody is in custody.

A large police presence should be expected in the area as authorities investigate.

Michael.Williams@timesunion.com