BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – Battle Creek Police say they are investigating the death of a 43-year-old man which took place in the 300 block of Main Street.
Police report they found Christopher Dykstra of Battle Creek lying in a driveway at around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.
He appeared to have a single stab wound to his chest and was pronounced dead at the scene. A knife was found nearby.
An 18-year-old male who was believed to be involved was near the scene and interviewed by police.
The preliminary investigation showed the man may have acted in self-defense, resulting in Dykstra’s death.
Investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy. As is standard procedure, the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office will review the case.
Police will not identify the 18-year-old at this time and have no additional information to release.
