21-year-old man allegedly killed acquaintance in stabbing in Lake Worth

LAKE WORTH, Fla. (CBS12) — A 21-year-old man is accused of stabbing and killing an acquaintance in Lake Worth.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) reported that officers were dispatched to the 6100 block of Oak Royal Drive in Lake Worth around 7:15 p.m. Saturday.

Upon arrival, officers reported finding a dead adult male inside the home.

After an investigation, officials said they determined that Moslet Elmeus, who allegedly knew the victim, stabbed and killed him.

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Elmeus was located nearby and is now facing felony charges of first-degree premeditated murder and tampering with evidence.

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