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77-year-old man fatally stabbed during domestic incident in North Haven

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The man charged with stabbing his own family members at a home in North Haven last night faced a judge on Wednesday. He’s accused of fatally his 77-year-old and injuring his brother.

A 77-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a domestic incident in North Haven on Tuesday night and another man has been charged with murder.

Emergency crews responded to a home Pleasant Drive around 8:40 p.m. for a report of domestic incident involving a stabbing.

When police first arrived, they said they found someone outside of the home with non-life threatening injuries.

Once officers entered the home to look for additional victims, they said they found a man with several wounds and heavy blood loss.

According to police, a 77-year-old man died of his injuries. His identity has not been released.

The officers then began searching for a third person, who was believed to be the suspect. He was found on a nearby street and was taken into custody.

The suspect, identified as 40-year-old David Pagan, of North Haven, has been charged with murder and assault. Bond it set at $2 million.

Investigators said the incident involves family members and there is no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing.

Pagan is due in court on May 7.

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