35-year-old man dead following stabbing, Springfield police seek tips

A mailman walks past the scene of a deadly stabbing in the 1500 block of Highland Avenue on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Springfield. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF

A mailman walks past the scene of a deadly stabbing in the 1500 block of Highland Avenue on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Springfield. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF

Springfield police are asking anyone to come forward with information about a fatal stabbing Halloween morning.

Officers responded to the 1500 block of Highland Avenue for an unresponsive person around 5:56 a.m. Friday.

When they arrived, they found 35-year-old Quintez J. Hubert on the living room floor in what appeared to be his own blood, according to a Springfield Police Division incident report.

He was bleeding severely with multiple apparent stabbing wounds. Hubert was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information or video footage that could be related to the stabbing should call 937-324-7716. Information can be submitted anonymously at spdtip@springfieldohio.gov.

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