UPDATE:
Sheboygan Police sent out an update to the murder investigation.
They’ve identified the victim as Phillip Spell.
The investigation revealed that the three suspects taken into custody by Sheboygan police, identified as Donavan Cotter, Patrick Evans and Candace DeBlaey. Police say the suspects went to the victim’s residence to confront him over an on-going disagreement.
According to witness statements and admissions by the suspects, they had confronted the victim earlier in the evening at a birthday party and then left. The disagreement continued over social media ending with the confrontation at the victim’s residence.
According to police, the conflict escalated to the point that Cotter stabbed the victim, Phillip Spell, during the exchange. Two acquaintances of Spell attempted to detain Cotter and disarm him.
Evans then told DeBlaey to drive over the two in an attempt to free Cotter. The two subjects managed to jump out of the way, however she then struck Cotter with the van causing minor injuries. The three then left the scene before police got there.
Police say DeBlaey was later found near Milwaukee and transported back to Sheboygan. Cotter surrendered to US Marshals in Milwaukee, and Evans was arrested by West Allis Police in the area. All three were placed in the Sheboygan County Detention Center. The investigation has been referred to the Sheboygan County District Attorney’s Office for charging.
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UPDATE: 3:50 PM Police report they have all suspects in custody for a stabbing that happened early Monday morning in Sheboygan.
Around 11:15 am police took Candace DeBlaey into custody in Milwaukee. Donavan Cotter and Patrick Evans were arrested later in the day.
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Sheboygan Police are looking for three people in connection to a stabbing death in Sheboygan.
Police responded to the report of a stabbing in the 1200 block of St. Clair Avenue in Sheboygan around 2:50 a.m. Monday.
A 38-year-old man was taken to Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Police are looking for a 22-year-old Donavan S. Cotter, along with a 31-year-old Candace S. Deblaey and 27-year-old Patrick Evans.
They left the scene in a Chrysler Town and Country van. The license plate is 122VKC.
Police say the victim and suspects knew each other. There is no reason to believe the public is in any danger.
Anyone with information should contact Sheboygan Police at (920) 459-3333.
