Fall River

Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Fall River

The victim, identified as 44-year-old Joseph Bump, was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

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A man has been arrested after a fatal stabbing in Fall River, Massachusetts on Friday night.

Fall River Police responded to a rooming how on 234 Tripp Street at around 9:45 after a report of a stabbing.

The victim, identified as 44-year-old Joseph Bump, was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

A man identified as 42-year-old Pedro Fernando Orellano Alvarado was arrested on scene.

Both were residents of the rooming house.

Orellano was charged assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

He is expected to be arraigned in Fall River District Court on Monday.

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