47-year-old Massachusetts man dead, another injured, after domestic altercation leads to stabbing

MELROSE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Melrose Chief of Police Kevin Faller have confirmed the ongoing investigation into an altercation that occurred yesterday at a residence on Ledge Street in Melrose.

On Friday just after 7:00 p.m. a Ledge Street resident called 911 to report a disturbance. Upon arrival, police located a male, unresponsive, suffering from apparent stab wounds. That man, identified as 47-year-old James Percent of Melrose, was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The preliminary investigation suggests that a domestic altercation occurred in the home between Percent and a woman in the home. At some point during the altercation, a 21-year-old man who also lives in the home became involved. Both men suffered stab wounds in the incident. The second man was also hospitalized for his injuries.

Nathan Baldi, 21 of Melrose has been charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury.

This is active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s Office and Melrose Police.