Guilford Teen Charged With Attempted Murder In Westport: Police

WESTPORT, CT — An 18-year-old Guilford man has been charged with criminal attempt at murder in connection with the Monday afternoon stabbing incident in a parking lot in Westport, according to police.

The victim of the attack, a 33-year-old Greenwich woman, is being treated in Norwalk Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition, said Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso.

"There is no known relationship between the suspect and victim in this incident," the lieutenant added.

Arrested in connection with the 1 p.m. attack was Ellis Tibere, who also has been charged with first-degree assault and possession of a deadly weapon. He is being held in lieu of bail of $1 million; if he posts bail, he will be arraigned in Norwalk Superior Court on Jan. 16, but if he does not post bail, he will be arraigned in court on Tuesday.

"Statements obtained allege that Tibere opened the door to the victim's vehicle as she was parked in the lot and seated inside of it awaiting an appointment," Prezioso said. "Tibere was reportedly wearing a mask and brandishing a knife when he opened the door. The victim attempted to kick the suspect in self-defense at which time he inflicted multiple stab wounds to her leg."

The incident took place in a parking lot at 1137 Post Road East in Westport, and Tibere then fled in a vehicle, according to police. He was stopped by police a short distance from the scene.

Tibere "has confessed to his involvement in the incident," Prezioso said, and "it appears the victim and location were chosen at random."

Police officers found a knife and mask in Tibere's possession when he was stopped soon after the incident, Prezioso said.

The Westport Police Department is classifying the investigation as "still active and on-going."

Tibere was an honor student at Guilford High School.