Fall River man pleads guilty to several charges after victim stabbed/slashed 23 times, critical injured

A Fall River, MA and Tiverton, RI man has pled guilty in a stabbing that took place in the city.

According to court records, 27-year-old Chance Costa pled guilty to Armed Assault to Murder, Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle, and Assault & Battery on 60+/Disabled With Injury.

As a result of an investigation conducted by Fall River Police, Costa became a suspect in a stabbing on September 26th, 2021, in the 1100 block of Plymouth Avenue.

Detectives assigned to the Major Crime Division were able to locate Costa after a foot chase.

Costa was captured in the area of Jefferson and McGee Streets.

According to police, Costa and the victim were acquaintances.

The victim suffered nearly 2 dozen stab wounds to his torso/arm and was in critical condition before eventually making a miraculous recovery.

He and other witnesses have stated that he was walking with a woman believed to be Costa’s ex-girlfriend when he was attacked by Costa ambush style.

The victim stated that he will not be making a statement until after sentencing.

Sentencing for Costa is scheduled for January 5th, 2024. He is currently held without bail.