Garden City Man Killed in Stabbing

Garden City, KS(westernkansasnews.com) On Sunday July 2 at 3:39 a.m. Garden City Police reported to a stabbing at 508 W Thompson St.

Police found Carlos Romero, 23, laying in his living room with a stab wound to the upper body. He was taken to St. Catherine’s Hospital where he later died from the injuries.

Investigation revealed that Alberto Tello, 22, stabbed Romero outside of a party at Romero’s residence. A verbal altercation occurred between Tello, and other members of the party and Tello was asked to leave. Romero followed Tello outside to confirm he was leaving. Once Tello and Romero made it outside Tello turned and stabbed Romero in the upper body area.

Tello was located at his residence and arrested without incident. He was lodged in Finney County Jail and could face the charge of Second Degree Murder.