A man was fatally stabbed late Saturday morning at a home in Blackstone, Massachusetts, officials announced.
The Worcester County District Attorney's Office said Blackstone police were called to the Blackstone Street home around 11:15 a.m. for a report of an assault and found a 42-year-old man with stab wounds.
The victim was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital where he died from his injuries, the district attorney said.
A 32-year-old man was arrested following an investigation by the Blackstone Police Department and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the DA's office.
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The suspect was charged with murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and is expected to be arraigned Monday in Uxbridge District Court.
Blackstone Police Chief Gregory Gilmore said the stabbing was an isolated incident, and there is no danger to the public.
The names of the suspect and victim are not being released at this time due to the "domestic nature" of the incident, officials said.
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An investigation is ongoing.
