Pittsfield Man Charged in Woodlawn Avenue Stabbing

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man was arrested and charged for a Wednesday morning stabbing that seriously injured another man.

Just before 3 a.m., police responded to a reported stabbing at a multi-family building on Woodlawn Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a 60-year-old man had sustained at least one stab wound and he was taken to Berkshire Medical Center.

"Although he sustained a serious injury, the victim is expected to survive," police reported around 3:15 p.m.

A suspect was identified as a result of the ensuing investigation, and later that morning, Pittsfield resident Jason Wright, 40, was arrested and charged with armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery on a person aged 60 or older.



"It is believed that Wright and the victim were known to one another," police wrote.

The department is not providing further information at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at 413-448-9705. Information can also be provided anonymously via the tip line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).


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"We are dealing with a bit of the unknown, but within that, we really try to operate with as much fiscal responsibility and with as much fiscal diligence as we can," Dario explained.
 
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