1 dead after double stabbing in Brockton, no suspects arrested

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The incident does not appear to be a random act of violence, the district attorney said.

One person died in a double stabbing at a Brockton home Monday, officials said.�

Police have not arrested a suspect in the incident but an investigation is ongoing, according to Brockton police spokesperson Darren Duarte.�

State Police were notified of a double stabbing at 23 Melrose Ave. at about 7:40 p.m. Monday, District Attorney Tim Cruz said in a post on X.�

Two men were transported to area hospitals, where one victim was pronounced dead, Cruz said.�

The incident does not appear to be a random act of violence, Cruz added.�

Duarte said the D.A.’s office is handling the investigation into the incident. No further information was released.�

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