Crime
Fall River Police issue update; verbal argument led to stabbing
Fall River Police have issued an update concerning a stabbing that took place on Friday evening.
According to Sergeant Moses Pereira, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Hope Street in response to a reported stabbing.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a 31-year-old man who had sustained a single stab wound to the back.
Pereira stated that it appears as though the victim, and his assailant had engaged in a verbal argument which quickly escalated. The assailant fled the area immediately after the incident.
The victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford and has since been treated and released from the hospital.
No arrests have been made in connection with the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fall River Police Department at 508-676-8511. Anonymous tips can be provided by dialing 508-672-TIPS (8477).
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