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Police: Man arrested in stabbing death of Over-the-Rhine gym co-owner

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CINCINNATI — One man has been arrested in the death of Patrick Heringer, the co-owner of the Over-the-Rhine gym Findlay Movement.

Cincinnati police said Mordecia Black, 38, is charged with murder and aggravated burglary after he allegedly stabbed Heringer in the neck.

CPD officers were dispatched to the 100 block of McMicken Avenue at around 4 a.m. Wednesday for a reported stabbing. When they got there, they found 46-year-old Heringer suffering from a stab wound. He was taken to the UC Medical Center, but he died from his injuries at the hospital, according to Cincinnati police.

Learn more about the deadly stabbing in the video below:

Man dead after being stabbed in the neck at an Over-the-Rhine apartment

Heringer and his wife co-founded Findlay Movement, a gym and health facility on Findlay Street. Heringer's bio on the gym's website says he was the director of coaching for the facility and was certified in several different CrossFit programs. Findlay Movement was closed on Wednesday.

Police have not provided any additional details on the stabbing. CPD's Homicide Unit is still investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact 513-352-3542.

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