Crime & Safety
Waterbury Cops ID Homicide Victim As City Resident
The victim was fatally stabbed Saturday night, according to police.
WATERBURY, CT — Police have identified the victim of a fatal stabbing on Saturday as a city man.
The homicide victim was Samuel Lopez, 47, of Waterbury, police Lt. Ryan Bessette said Monday.
The attack happened Saturday around 9:35 p.m. in the area of 69 Washington St., police said.
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Responding officers found Lopez outside and suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he later died, according to police.
A second adult male victim discovered at the scene had suffered a serious facial laceration and a minor cut. He was treated at a local hospital and released.
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Anyone with information is urged to contact the Waterbury Police Department Detective Bureau at 203-574-6941 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 203-755-1234.
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