Man Faces Assault to Murder Charge After Allegedly Stabbing a Man in the Stomach: Worcester Police

WORCESTER, MA — A Worcester man is facing charges, including assault to murder, after he allegedly stabbed another man in the abdomen during a fight.

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On Tuesday, April, 19, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Worcester police were called to the 1000 block of Main Street for a report of harassment. A man and two women said that another man had threatened to kill them, identifying him as Michael Chagnon, 29, 1004 Main Street, Apt. 5, Worcester.

When Chagnon heard police arriving on scene, he reportedly began to run from the area and witnesses motioned police over to nearby bushes where Chagnon was hiding.

The male victim had approached Chagnon and a physical altercation broke out between the two, said police, who separated the two. The 48-year-old male victim was bleeding from the abdomen and officers gave aid to the victim, who appeared to be suffering from a stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital and his injuries are considered non-life threatening.

An open folding knife was on the ground near the altercation.

Chagnon was charged with Assault and Battery causing Serious Bodily Injury, Assault to Murder, and three (3) counts of Threat to Commit a Crime. He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.