Man Arrested in Medford for Somerville Stabbing

A Malden man was arrested and accused of attempting to kill a Somerville man on Friday, officials said.

Dwayne Williams, 31, was arrested Friday afternoon in Medford after allegedly stabbing a 28-year-old Somerville man, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Somerville Police Chief David Fallon announced in a release Sunday.

Williams was charged with armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury.

At approximately 8:30 a.m. Friday Somerville Police responded to Broadway in the area of North Street in Somerville after receiving a report of a stabbing. Police found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The man remains in the hospital in critical condition.

Officials say it looks like the two parties knew each other and had been seen arguing before the incident.

Somerville Police, Medford Police, and the DA’s Office identified Williams as the suspect and arrested him in Medford at approximately 1:45 p.m. the same day.

Williams will be arraigned in Somerville District Court on Monday.