New Haven| New Haven Police continue to investigate the death of a man found stabbed on a Congress Avenue sidewalk adjacent to a Cedar Street medical building. His death is being investigated as a homicide.
Around midnight at 12:01 a.m., New Haven Police and Fire responded to a 911 call of a person stabbed. Arriving officers learned there had been a dispute and physical altercation between two men prior to one man stabbing the other and fleeing on foot.
An ambulance transported the victim to the nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim is believed to be a New Haven man. His identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
NHPD Major Crimes detectives and NHPD Bureau of Identification forensic detectives responded to the crime scene which included sections of Congress Avenue, Cedar Street, and Gilbert Street. Investigators held the crime scene overnight and canvassed adjacent streets.
Detectives continue to ask witnesses and anyone with information to contact the New Haven Police Department at 203-946-6304. Callers may remain anonymous or submit tips anonymously by calling 1-866-888-TIPS (1-866-888-8477). Tips can also be texted. Text “NHPD” plus your message to short code 274637 (CRIMES).
Today’s death is the third New Haven homicide of 2020. The second homicide of the year was the death of 24 year old Nathaniel Henry on March 25. 18 year old Dashown Myers was the city’s first homicide victim of the year on February 23.
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