ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating a deadly stabbing near a busy area of Midtown Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon.

The stabbing happened near Peachtree and 12th Street around noon.

Channel 2 Action News has learned that two men were fighting, and one of the men was stabbed and was killed. The other man stayed on the scene until police arrived.

Police said the stabbing may be a case of self-defense.

We have a reporter and photographer on the way -- Stay with Channel 2 Action News for updates on this developing story

Peachtree Street is blocked due to the investigation.

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