27-year-old man killed in Cullman County stabbing

A Hanceville man was stabbed to death Sunday in Cullman County.

Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Matthew Hall. He was 27.

Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched about 5 p.m. to a report of a domestic-related incident involving a stabbing.

Deputies and investigators quickly secured the scene and provided assistance to Hall, who later died at the hospital.

Sheriff Matt Gentry on Monday said one person has been detained, and there is no threat to the public.

Additional details have not been released.

Gentry said sheriff’s investigations are working with the district attorney’s office to determine the appropriate charges.

The sheriff thanked all those who responded to assist.