3 Charged In Norwalk Stabbing: PD

NORWALK, CT — Police said two Norwalk men, both 18, and an unidentified male juvenile were arrested Thursday for their suspected involvement in a stabbing that occurred on Nov. 20. According to a news release, officers were dispatched to the Norwalk Courthouse on Belden Avenue at 4:07 p.m. after State Judicial Marshals reported the victim of a stabbing had collapsed inside the front doors of the courthouse.

Police said arriving officers located an 18-year-old male victim suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported by ambulance to the Norwalk Hospital. Police said the victim is recovering from his injuries and has been released from the hospital.

According to police, it was quickly determined the stabbing had occurred across the street and a search of the area was conducted for potential suspects, however no one was taken into custody.

"Norwalk Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit responded and began processing the crime scene and collecting evidence," Lieutenant Terrence Blake said in a release. "Detectives quickly developed persons of interest for this crime and determined that the assault was the result of a drug-related robbery. Based on their investigation, arrest warrants were issued for the suspects."

Police said Gustavo Arriaga and Shamar Askew, both 18, as well as an unidentified male juvenile were arrested by Norwalk detectives Thursday. The suspects were charged with first-degree robbery and first-degree assault, police said.

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