Victim's brother arrested after fatal stabbing in Attleboro

ATTLEBORO – A 51-year-old man is charged in connection with a stabbing in Attleboro that left his younger brother dead. Police identified the victim as Richard McCormick, 47, of North Attleboro and arrested his brother, James McCormick, of Attleboro.

It happened shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Melissa Drive. Police found Richard McCormick outside a home with multiple stab wounds and rushed him to a local hospital, where he died.

James McCormick is charged with assault with intent to kill, as well as assault and battery.

Neighbors are “shocked and surprised”

Neighbors told WBZ the stabbing shook their otherwise calm community.

“Very, very shocked and surprised. The neighborhood is so quiet you've never heard of problems or cases like this before. I was shocked and surprised,” said neighbor Beverly Darling.

McCormick will be arraigned in Attleboro District Court Tuesday morning.

The incident remains under investigation and police have not released any further information.