Suspected Stabber Shot Dead: New Haven PD

NEW HAVEN, CT — Police are investigating after two men were stabbed and one was shot dead following an altercation at Sperry and Goffe Streets around 10 p.m. Oct. 9.

A 21-year-old city man told police was walking on Sperry Street when he was confronted by a man holding a knife who said "Happy Halloween." The man then stabbed him, said Officer David Hartman, police spokesman. The victim's cousin, a 24-year-old man from Hamden, who was waiting in a nearby car rushed out and was also stabbed.

The 24-year-old pulled out his pistol and shot the stabber in the chest. He has a valid pistol permit and legally possessed his pistol, Hartman said.The shooter hasn't been charged and the investigation continues. To sign up for New Haven breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Police haven't identified the deceased man. Both victims sustained non-life threatening wounds.

Anyone who has information is asked to contact police at 203-946-6304, the Anonymous Tip Line at 203-946-6296, Text a tip by texting, NHPD plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES) or email at ecic@newhavenct.gov.