Altercation between neighbors turns deadly in Festus

(Festus) An altercation between two neighbors in the Festus Garden Apartments turned deadly Tuesday night after one of the neighbors allegedly stabbed the other.

Festus Police Chief Tim Lewis says officers were dispatched to 516 Briar Ridge around 10:20pm.

The name of the suspect has not been released pending official charges from the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.