ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — Detectives are actively investigating a homicide that happened early Monday morning in an Attleboro neighborhood, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.

 

Police said they responded to a home on Melissa Drive around 3:30 a.m. for a reported domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, they found Richard McCormick, 47, of North Attleboro, suffering from multiple stab wounds.

 

He was rushed to Sturdy Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later, the DA’s office said.

 

The victim’s brother, 51-year-old James McCormick, of Attleboro, has been arrested and charged with assault with intent to murder and assault and battery, police said.

 

He is expected to be arraigned Tuesday morning in Attleboro District Court.

 

From wpri.com.