Attleboro man arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing his brother

ATTLEBORO (WBSM) — Authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred when a man allegedly stabbed his brother in Attleboro early this morning.

According to the Bristol County Prosecutor's Office, Attleboro Police were called to the area between 5 and 6 Melissa Drive around 3:25 a.m. for a disturbance in progress.

Police arrived and found Richard McCormick, 47, of North Attleboro, outside of 5 Melissa Drive suffering from multiple stab wounds.

He was rushed to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:06 a.m.

The victim's brother, James McCormick, 51, of Attleboro, was arrested for the stabbing and is being held on charges of assault with intent to murder, assault and battery. He will be arraigned tomorrow in Attleboro District Court.

The investigation remains ongoing by Attleboro Police, Massachusetts State Police, assigned to the DA's Office and Homicide Unit prosecutors.

No further information is being released at this time, the prosecutor's office said.