NEW HAVEN, Conn. — New Haven police said a city resident was assaulted near his home Monday night and died from his injuries.
The incident initially was referenced as a shooting, but when crews assessed the man's injuries they determined he had been stabbed in the back.
The 30-year-old Sterling Timmone was rushed to Yale-New Haven hospital where he remained in critical condition after surgery. New Haven police said he died Tuesday morning.
According to police, the assault happened just before 9 p.m. near the Timmone's home in the Amity section of the city. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found Timmone in a Whalley Avenue business driveway. Police did not say what business he was found near.
Timmone was found unresponsive when crews arrived.
As detectives canvassed the neighborhood, officers held a crime scene on Whalley Avenue and Davis Street. The streets have since been reopened.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the New Haven Police Department at 203-946-6304. Callers may remain anonymous.
