Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Weekend Sherman Avenue Stabbing: PD

NEW HAVEN, CT —A 48-year-old New Haven man was charged with murder in connection with a fatal weekend stabbing, police said.

At just after 1 a.m., Saturday, Yale Protective Services at St. Raphael’s Hospital notified the New Haven Police Department of a walk-in victim with a gunshot wound, according to police spokesperson Christian Bruckhart. But, it turned out that 47-year-old Travis James, unresponsive and in critical condition, had been stabbed, not shot, Bruckhart. James, who had been dropped off at the hospital by private vehicle, died from his injuries, authorities said.

Investigators learned that James had been at Sam’s Mart on Whalley Avenue when he got into an argument with, at the time, was an "unknown individual," Bruckhart said. "The altercation escalated, and James was stabbed, and then driven to the hospital."

New Haven detectives "quickly developed Antwine Mike as the suspect based on video surveillance along with tips made by community members and New Haven Police officers who were familiar with him," Bruckhart said.

Detective James Marcum, working closely with the State’s Attorney's office, was able to secure an arrest warrant for Mike Sunday and the man turned himself into the police "without incident," Bruckhart said, and charged with murder.

"I want to thank State's Attorney Jack Doyle, Sergeant Christopher Alvarado, Detective James Marcum, Officer Jurgen Reci and all the detectives and officers who tirelessly worked on this case and were able to quickly secure an arrest so quickly," Police Chief Karl Jacobson said. "I would also like to thank members of the New Haven community who reached out to us to provide us with information: your help is greatly appreciated. This case is a great example of our officers and community working together to create a safer city."

Mike is currently being held on $2,000,000 bond.