East Boston man charged with murder in connection to fatal Christmas Eve stabbing

EAST BOSTON — A 36-year-old East Boston man has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal stabbing in the neighborhood on Christmas Eve, city police announced Sunday afternoon. That suspect has been identified as Steven Anthony Hatfield.

Just after 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve, police were called to 208 Sumner Street in East Boston for reports of a man stabbed. Officials located that man upon arrival and transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Hatfield was arrested the following day and charged with murder. He will be arraigned at a to-be-announced date at East Boston District Court.

Anyone with additional information on the stabbing is asked to call Boston Police detectives at 617-343-4470. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call 1-800-494-TIPS or text “TIP” to 2-7463 (CRIME).

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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