Suspect in deadly Brockton double assault arrested in Vermont – Boston 25 News

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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BROCKTON, Mass. — A man suspected of being stabbed twice at his Brockton home, which left one person dead and another injured, was arrested in Vermont, authorities said Wednesday.

Officers who responded to a home at 23 Melrose Avenue around 7:40 p.m. Monday learned that two people had been stabbed, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office.

William Hewlett, 59, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The second victim, a 61-year-old man, was treated and released from South Shore Hospital.

Brockton double stabbing

Brockton Melrose Ave double stabbing

Brockton double stabbing

Following a preliminary investigation, Massachusetts State Police obtained an arrest warrant for Kevin Digregorio, 33, of Randolph, according to the district attorney's office.

Vermont State Police and the U.S. Marshals Service found Digregorio sleeping in a vehicle parked along a road in Lunenberg, Vermont, and arrested him Wednesday morning.

Kevin Digregorio Brockton, fatal stabbing suspect (Vermont State Police)

Digregorio will be arraigned in Brockton District Court on charges including murder when he is extradited to Massachusetts.

An investigation is underway.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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