Mail carrier injured in Hartford stabbing, suspect taken into custody

By CNN Newsource

Published September 21, 2021 7:13 am

By KAITLYN NAPLES

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — A mail carrier was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after he was stabbed.

Police said they arrested 21-year-old Malique Jackson and charged him with first-degree assault, carrying a dangerous weapon and breach of peace.

They said the stabbing happened just after 1:30 p.m. on West Morningside Street.

The male postal worker, who was only identified as a man in his 50s, was stabbed in the shoulder and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

While police searched the area, a West Hartford K9 officer tracked down Jackson.

Jackson was detained.

There’s no word on a motive at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the HPD Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).

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