(Des Moines, Iowa/KCCI) — Officials with the Des Moines Police Department have released the name of a man who died after being stabbed Thursday morning. They also said three men were arrested early this (Friday) morning, in connection with the incident.  As reported earlier, early Thursday morning, officers were called to a home in the 1400 block of Searle Street, just east of Interstate 235. First responders found 19-year-old Cory Elifritz suffering from serious stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

Authorities say three men are charged with first-degree murder and first-degree burglary in the case: 20-year-old Tyrone Glen Davis and 20-year old Taylor Scott Austin, both of Des Moines, along with 18-year-old Daniel Fletcher Jackson, of DeSoto. All three were being held in the Polk County Jail. In a news release, police said “Through the course of the investigation, detectives discovered evidence that indicates Davis, Austin, and Jackson had planned to commit a burglary of the home where the murder occurred,” Des Moines police said through a news release. “Detectives also learned that Jackson had recently threatened the residents of the home, blaming them for the recent arrest of his brother. After Davis, Austin, and Jackson entered the home, Elifritz was stabbed multiple times, resulting in his death. Additional evidence indicates that prior to fleeing, Davis, Austin, and Jackson stole two gaming systems from the home.”

Authorities say the investigation continues. Thursday’s incident resulted in the 10th homicide for Des Moines, in 2021. There were 21 homicides in Des Moines in 2020.