Crime & Safety

Arrest Made In Friday Predawn Stabbing

​​Police arrested a 25-year-old in connection with a predawn stabbing Friday.

NORWICH, CT—Police arrested a 25-year-old in connection with a predawn stabbing Friday. Shaquille Whitfield, 25, of 6 Mitchell Court was charged with first-degree assault, police said.

According to a report, Elijah Hamlin, 21, was found with stab wounds to his face and neck just before 3 a.m. near Smith Avenue and 8th Street bridge. Transported to the hospital, he's reported to be in stable condition.

Police said the attack was not random but targeted.

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Whitfield is being held on $200,000 bond and is due in court later this month.

Norwich Police have asked anyone with information to call (860) 886-5561.

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