Worcester man charged after fatal stabbing in back seat of livery vehicle

WORCESTER — A Worcester man has been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing in the back seat of a livery vehicle, Worcester Police said.

Ramon Castro, 53, of Main Street, arrested and charged with aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (knife, serious bodily injury).

About 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, Worcester Police officers were called to the area of a local hospital’s parking lot for a report of a stabbing.

When officers arrived, they found a 65-year-old male stabbing victim in the emergency room. Police have not yet identified the victim.

A preliminary investigation found that two men had been picked up by a livery vehicle, or a vehicle for hire, and one of the men was stabbed in the backseat of the vehicle.

The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.

An investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call Worcester Police detectives at 508-799-8651, or send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web-based message at worcesterma.gov/police.

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

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