Kaw Tung, accused in a fatal stabbing Aug. 13 in Escanaba, appears Wednesday in Delta County District Court via Zoom along with his attorney, Jennifer France, and a Burmese interpreter for Tung. (Sophie Vogelmann/Daily Press photo)

ESCANABA — A competency exam has been ordered for the man accused in a fatal stabbing Aug. 13 in Escanaba.

Kaw Tung, 29, appeared virtually Wednesday in Delta County District Court before Judge Steve Parks as his defense attorney, Jennifer France, sought to have Tung professionally evaluated for criminal responsibility and competency. A Burmese interpreter for Tung appeared by Zoom as well.

Tung has been charged with homicide-open murder-statutory short form. Few details have been provided on the death, which was reported about 7:18 a.m. Aug. 13 at an undiscl

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