BROCKTON — An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old in Brockton, officials said.
Brockton Police received a 911 call at approximately 1:55 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, from a resident reporting the stabbing of a male family member at 17 Foster St., Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz said in a written statement.
Brockton Police and emergency medical personnel responded and located a man suffering from multiple stab wounds, according to the Plymouth District Attorney’s Office.
The victim was transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead of his injuries.
Massachusetts State Police investigate a homicide on Foster Street in Brockton on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
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Who is the victim?
The victim was identified as 19-year-old Kyre Ambrose, the DA’s office said.
Brockton Police contacted the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and investigated the incident.
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Massachusetts State Police investigate a homicide on Foster Street in Brockton on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
Who is the suspect?
Investigators canvassed the area and reviewed surveillance video. As a result of the investigation, they developed probable cause to arrest 18-year-old Jayden Fernandez, the statement said.
MSP troopers learned that Fernandez was being treated at Newton Wellesley Hospital for a hand injury, and he was taken into custody, the DA’s office said.
Fernandez is scheduled to be arraigned on a murder charge on Monday in Brockton District Court.
The district attorney’s office said the investigation is ongoing.
This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Fatal Brockton stabbing: Teen charged with murder