New Britain police have arrested a 56-year-old man charged with stabbing a man while they were both volunteering at an event.
Police say they responded to 50 East Main St. around 4 p.m. after receiving several 911 calls reporting a man was bleeding heavily. When they arrived they found a man suffering from stab wounds. They rendered assistance until emergency medical services arrived and transported the victim to an area trauma center. The victim’s condition is unclear at this time.
Meanwhile, one of the 911 callers followed the suspect and provided public safety dispatchers with a description and information on his location. Dispatchers were then able to direct additional officers to the suspect, and he was taken into custody.
The suspect is identified as Darryl Cousin, of Spring Street in New Britain. He was found carrying a knife believed to be the weapon during the incident.
Police stress that this was not a random incident – Police say Cousin and the victim were known to each other and that they were reportedly having a disagreement that became physical. According to reports to police, the victim brandished mace just before Cousin produced a knife and stabbed him multiple times.
Cousin is charged with criminal attempt to commit murder, first-degree assault and breach of peace. He is being held on a $750,000 bond pending his arraignment at New Britain court.
Police are still investigating and anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to call Detective Ray Grzegorzek at 860-826-3139, or the Community Tip Line at (860) 826-3199.
