BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek police are investigating the death of 43-year-old Christopher Dykstra.
Officers responded about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday to the 300 block of Main Street, according to a news release.
Dykstra was found lying in a driveway and appeared to have a single stab wound to the chest.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A knife was found nearby.
Police interviewed an 18-year-old man who was near the scene and believed to be involved.
The preliminary investigation showed the man may have acted in self-defense, resulting in Dykstra’s death.
Police continue to investigate and are waiting for autopsy results.
The 18-year-old's identity hasn’t been released.
