Man Dead After Stab Wound: New Haven PD

NEW HAVEN, CT — Police are investigating after a man died after suffering a stab wound to the head, according to police.

Stanley Maurice McLellan, 50, was found motionless in the front yard of an Ivy Street home Feb. 27 around 12:14 a.m., said Officer David Hartman, police spokesman. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Police learned there had been a fight between McLellan and another man who was visiting the Ivy Street home," Hartman said. "During the fight, McLellan was stabbed."

The man involved remained at the scene and was cooperative with police. He was interviewed and released uncharged. The weapon likely used was recovered. The investigation remains open.

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