SALINA – Law enforcement authorities in Salina are investigating the stabbing death of a man Tuesday evening.

In a media release Salina Police reported officers were notified just after 9:40 p.m. of a stabbing that occurred at a residence in the 1400 block of Arapahoe.

Upon their arrival, officers found a man identified as Scott Johnson, 50, Salina, lying in the front yard.

He had suffered multiple stab wounds in the back and front area of his body according to police.

Officers immediately started performing CPR on Johnson and he was transported to Salina Regional Health Center by medics.

Johnson was pronounced dead at the hospital.

As of Wednesday morning the police department is interviewing witnesses and processing the crime scene.

No arrests have been made and no motive established.

The Salina Police Department is asking anyone with information to please call the Salina Police Department at 826-7210, Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, textSATIPS to CRIMES(274637) or visit www.pd.salina.org and follow the Crimestoppers link to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 and you are not required to give your name.