ST. LOUIS • A man who was was fatally stabbed during a fight between two men in the Tower Grove South neighborhood Wednesday night has been identified.

Police said the victim was Joseph Recker, 37, of the 3600 block of Morganford Road.

The stabbing occurred at 9:54 p.m. in the 4200 block of Humphrey Street, a few blocks south of Tower Grove Park.

Police found Recker lying on the sidewalk. He was taken to a hospital and later died.

The suspect, a 26-year-old man, fled the scene but was taken into custody, according to police. His name was not released.