Mobile police have identified the man killed in a Monday morning stabbing.

At approximately 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a stabbing in the 300 block of Gaston Street, according to a previous release.

Upon arrival, officers discovered Reginald Allen, 47, with life-threatening injuries.

He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Upon further investigation, officers discovered the victim, and another male were involved in an altercation prior to the incident, the release says.

This remains an active investigation, police said today.

Anyone who has information that could assist in the investigation of this case has been urged to contact the Mobile Police Department at 251-208-7211 or submit an anonymous tip by texting 844-251-0644 or by visiting mobilepd.org/crimetip.