Arrest in Bridgeport Homicide

James Cleary Jr., 49, was stabbed on Tuesday night.

Detectives in Bridgeport are interviewing witnesses to uncover more information about a fatal stabbing on Tuesday night.

Police found James Cleary Jr., 49, outside a building bleeding when they responded to 345 Benham Ave.

Cleary was taken to St. Vincent's Medical Center, where he died of his injuries. Police said he had been stabbed once in the upper back.

After speaking with witnesses, police charged Cargila Nicholson, 50. He is accused of stabbing the victim after the two got into an argument.

Police are investigating.
 

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