A deadly stabbing occurred outside Busch Stadium in St. Louis early Monday morning, resulting from an argument between two cleanup workers hired to handle post-game duties, according to police.
Both individuals involved were employed by contractors responsible for cleaning up after baseball games, not direct employees of the Major League Baseball team.
“This could have happened anywhere, but what happened tonight was a dispute between two people. Unfortunately, it happened at a treasured St. Louis staple,” said Mitch McCoy, spokesperson for St. Louis police.
The Cardinals organization characterized the incident as an “isolated altercation.”
Officers responded to the scene at approximately 3 a.m. Monday morning. A 27-year-old man died from his injuries, while a 65-year-old suspect was questioned by detectives.
The team had faced the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday evening. Monday’s scheduled matchup against Milwaukee proceeded as planned, unaffected by the deadly incident.
