Suspect sought after Columbus man dies of at least 10 stab wounds in East Wynnton

A 39-year-old Columbus man is dead after he sustained at least 10 stab wounds from an ice pick or similar weapon during a dispute in East Wynnton early Saturday, authorities said.

Antonio Giddens was pronounced dead of multiple stab wounds at 5:10 a.m. in the emergency room at Midtown Medical Center, said Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. His body will be transported to the crime lab in Decatur for an autopsy on Monday, the coroner said.

A murder warrant has been issued for Curtis George Porter, said Police Lt. Greg Touchberry.

Police were called to 2330 Schaul St. to check on a disturbance. At the scene, officers found Giddens injured.

Bryan said Giddens had been stabbed with an ice pick or similar weapon. The coroner said the victim had at least four to six stab wounds in the chest, two in his left side and two in the back.

His death remains under investigation as a homicide by Columbus police.

Porter is described as black, 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He was last seen operating a 1999 tan Toyota Camry with an Alabama tag 2975AP4. Porter should be considerd dangerous.

Anyone with information on Porter’s location should call Cpl. David Stokes at 706-225-4242 or 911.

This story was originally published October 15, 2016 at 2:10 PM with the headline "Suspect sought after Columbus man dies of at least 10 stab wounds in East Wynnton."