Man dead in Springfield stabbing

SPRINGFIELD — A man was stabbed to death in the North End on Monday night.

The victim was found suffering from a severe stab wound at about 10:35 p.m. near 2800 Main St., said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police Department.

Responding police officers provided aid to the man until medical personnel arrived. He was taken to Baystate Medical Center by ambulance and later died from his injuries at the hospital, Walsh said.

The crime is being investigated by the Police Department's Homicide Unit under the direction of Capt. Trent Duda. Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni's Office, which is expected to release the man's name after family members are notified, also is assisting with the investigation, he said.

Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to contact detectives at 413-787-6355. People may anonymously Text-A-Tip to CRIMES or 2-7-4-6-3-7. Tipsters should type solve at the top of the message followed by the information, Walsh said.

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