Police: Man fatally stabs brother after watching boxing match

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Sunday, May 3, 2015
VIDEO: Man stabs brother in West Philadelphia
Police say a man stabbed his brother to death in West Philadelphia.

WEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police have arrested a man in connection with the stabbing death of his brother.

The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Sunday on the 5800 block of Christian Street in West Philadelphia.

Investigators say the 52-year-old suspect got into a heated argument with his 36-year-old brother after watching the Mayweather-Pacquiao boxing match.

Police say during the argument, the older brother pulled out a knife and stabbed his younger brother several times.

The victim was pronounced dead inside the house