A man died in a stabbing Thursday night in St. James.

Police were called to a hotel in the 1800 block of Ellice Avenue at 10 p.m., where officers said they found a man suffering from life-threatening injuries from a stabbing.

According to investigators, the 47-year-old man was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries. His name has not been released by police as officers are still notifying his family.

Police said an arrest in the case was made quickly. A 42-year-old man was found near the scene and taken into custody without incident. No word on charges.

The homicide unit is investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.