Crime & Safety
Quincy Man Arrested in West Newton Stabbing
The victim was transported to an area hospital, police said.
NEWTON, MA – One suspect is in custody after a stabbing in West Newton Square, police said.
The victim was transported to an area hospital in Boston, according to police.
An assault was reported around 12:30 p.m. outside of the CVS Pharmacy on Watertown Street; the victim was able to walk to the pharmacy, where someone called police, WBZ reported.
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Police told WBZ the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Chad Michael Kirby of Quincy, stayed at the scene and was arrested. A weapon was also recovered.
It is unknown at this time if the two men know each other, police said.
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By Alex Newman (Patch Staff)
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