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Man charged in Fair Haven fatal stabbing, victim identified

The incident happened at the intersection of Lloyd St. and Exchange St. That's where officers found the victim Robert Franklin, 49, of New Haven.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A man is dead after being stabbed in Fair Haven on Saturday afternoon and a suspect has been charged in the incident.

New Haven police said officers responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls at 1:35 p.m., for a person stabbed and unresponsive near the fire hydrant at the intersection of Lloyd St. and Exchange St. Patrol Officers arrived at the scene and located the man, identified as Robert Franklin, 49 of New Haven.

Franklin was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital for medical treatment but succumbed to his injuries.

Hommy Lugo-Rodriguez, 46 of New Haven, has been arrested for the homicide and was charged with Murder.  He is being held on a $2 million bond.

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Anyone with information regarding this homicide can contact the New Haven Police Department’s Investigative Services Division at (203) 946-6304 or through the department’s anonymous tip-line at 866-888-TIPS (8477

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