SALINA – Law enforcement authorities in Salina are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a stabbing death.

In a media release on Thursday police reported that on March 24 at approximately 9:43 p.m., officers were notified of a stabbing that occurred in the 1400 block of Arapahoe.

Upon their arrival, they found a person identified as Scott Johnson, 50, of 129 W. Cloud lying in a yard. Johnson had suffered multiple stab wounds in the back and front area of his body. Johnson was transported to the Salina Regional Health Center where he was pronounced deceased.

An intensive investigation was conducted and the Salina Police Department was able to identify Ivan Huizar Alvarez, 26, as the person responsible for the murder. Alvarez was arrested by the Topeka Police Department on April 6, 2015 for unrelated offenses.

On April 9, Salina Police Detectives applied for and received an arrest warrant charging Alvarez for Murder in the First Degree. Alvarez is currently being held at the Shawnee County Jail.

The investigation is continuing and further arrests are possible.

The Salina Police Department is asking anyone with information to please call the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210, Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS, text SATIPS 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.