NEW BRITAIN — A woman was found fatally stabbed near the Community Health Center late Saturday, police said.
Around 11:15 p.m. a passerby called police to report an injured woman in the road near the intersection of Lafayette and Beaver streets. Police said the woman, who was stabbed at least once, was initially conscious but lost consciousness before medics arrived.
The victim, who was in her 40s, was taken to The Hospital of Central Connecticut and pronounced dead a short time later, police said.
Police are asking anyone with information to call Det. Felix Perez at 860-826-3134 or the Community Tip Line at 860-826-3199. Calls can be made anonymously.