MILFORD, Mass. — A 19-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing multiple people in Milford Sunday afternoon.
Police said the stabbing took place on Green Street; 21-year-old Timothy Commerforddied due to injuries sustained and another man, Richard Garcia, 54, suffered serious injuries and is currently in critical condition at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
#Milford PD: 19 y/o suspect in custody after stabbing multiple people on Green St. 21 y/o victim has died. Motive unclear #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/XazWSkjfwJ
— Drew Karedes (@DrewKaredes) May 7, 2017
Police said the incident included three men and one woman and they believe the 19-year-old, Jeremy Robin, was the agressor.
Officers arrested Robin at the scene and said that after reading the Miranda rights, he continued making "spontaneous statements." Robin is being charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
The motive remains unclear at this time, said police.
Nearby residents told Boston 25 News that the neighborhood has been going downhill over the years.
Milford public safety on scene of multiple stabbing incident pic.twitter.com/dlHvdTYjgO
— Milford COP's - News and Information (@milfordpolice) May 7, 2017
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