BROCKTON, Mass. — A double stabbing in Brockton on Monday night left one man dead and another seriously injured, authorities said.
Police say around 6:48 p.m., officers received a report of two people stabbed in the area of 23 Melrose Avenue.
Both victims were transported to an area hospital with severe injuries. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office later said one of the victims had died.
The identity of the deceased man is not being released at this time.
Investigators are still searching for the suspect involved and say this incident is not random.
The incident remains under investigation by Brockton Police and State Police Detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.
No further information was immediately available.
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Today at 7:40 pm, @MassStatePolice were notified of a double stabbing at 23 Melrose Ave. The 2 male victims were transported to area hospitals. One male victim was pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing. Preliminarily, this does not appear to be a random act of violence.
— DA Tim Cruz (@PlymouthCtyDAO) June 11, 2024
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