RAMSEUR, N.C. – Ramseur police are investigating what appears to be a fatal stabbing early Monday.

It happened on Columbia Avenue between Tate and Weatherly streets just before 2:45 a.m.

The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Eugene Cleve Staley.

Police say the victim's 8-year-old son, who was also injured, ran to a neighbor's house to get help.

The child’s injuries are not life threatening. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Police have called the SBI in to help with crime scene processing.

There is no word on any suspects. 

Anyone with information on the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (336) 672-7463.