A late-morning stabbing on Middle Street left a 55-year-old Fairhaven man hospitalized with serious injuries Wednesday, and prosecutors say the violence is being treated as a domestic incident. Police and EMS were called to Middle Street at about 10:45 a.m., where officers found the man with stab wounds to his torso. He was taken to an area hospital with injuries initially reported as life‑threatening, according to NBC10 Boston. The Bristol County District Attorney's Office later said the victim was in serious but stable condition and formally classified the incident as domestic violence. Officials have kept a tight lid on other details as the investigation continues.
Arrest and charges
Prosecutors identified the suspect as 42-year-old Keira Colon of Fairhaven. She was arrested and charged with assault with intent to murder and two counts of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, according to WBSM. Officials said Fairhaven Police are working with Massachusetts State Police personnel assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office, and that the State Police crime lab is assisting with processing evidence at the scene.
Colon is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday in New Bedford District Court. It was not immediately clear if she had obtained legal counsel.
Local context
The case follows other high-profile stabbings in Fairhaven earlier this year. January's triple stabbing left one person critically injured and remains a stark reminder of recent violence in the town. Authorities say they will release more information on the latest incident as it becomes available and have urged anyone with tips to contact Fairhaven Police.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at thehotline.org or by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Fairhaven Police said anyone with information about Wednesday's stabbing should reach out to their department.
