A family tragedy unfolded in the early hours of Monday in Attleboro, Massachusetts, when a man was fatally stabbed and his brother was taken into custody, according to local authorities. Police responded to calls regarding a disturbance at around 3:25 am, between 5 and 6 Melissa Drive, where they discovered 47-year-old Richard McCormick with multiple stab wounds, as reported by NBC Boston.
Arriving at scene, officers found the man outside the residence, quickly transporting him to Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Despite the frantic efforts, Richard McCormick's life slipped through the surgeons' hands, and he was pronounced dead shortly after the arrival, according to officials.
In connection with the deadly incident, authorities have arrested the victim's older brother, James McCormick, 51, of Attleboro, according to WCVB. He is being held on charges that include assault with intent to murder and assault and battery. James McCormick is scheduled for arraignment in Attleboro District Court on Tuesday.
Investigations are ongoing, and while the motive behind the stabbing remains unclear, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office announced that officers had cordoned off the area with caution tape as the morning crept over Melissa Drive. The McCormick family, now forced to navigate the landscapes of grief and legal intricacies, sees one of its own facing grave charges while mourning another, as stated by WHDH News.
