LEOMINSTER, Mass. — Three people have been charged in connection with a stabbing in Leominster earlier this week that left a young man dead, authorities announced Friday.
Juan Diaz Contreras, 19, of Fitchburg, is slated to be arraigned in Fitchburg District Court on a charge of murder in the stabbing death of 20-year-old Robert Wright-Day, according to Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr.
Edgar K. Perez-Tuero, 21, of Gardner, and Christian Joel Santiago, 19, of Leominster, are both facing a charge of assault and battery, Early’s office said.
Officers responding to a report of a stabbing at the Riverside Village Apartment complex on State Street just before 1 a.m. Tuesday found Wright-Day suffering from a stab wound.
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He was rushed to Leominster Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The family of the victim told Boston 25 News that he was a star athlete at Athol High School
“Robert had recently turned 20 years old and was known as an All-Star football athlete for Athol High School. He was an enthusiastic young man just beginning to plan for his future,” a family member said in a statement. “Robert will be remembered for these things as well as many more, always looking to put a smile on everyone’s face. Robert will be greatly missed by many. This is a tragic loss for our family.”
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State police detectives assigned to the DA’s office are assisting Leominster police with the investigation.
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