Thea Digiammerino

Man Accused of Stabbing Father-in-Law During Argument

A Hamden man is accused of stabbing his father-in-law during an argument on Thanksgiving, according to Hamden police.

Police arrested 23-year-old Rasheen Johnson Thursday.

Officers were called to a home on Whitney Avenue for a report of a domestic incident around 9:30 p.m. According to police, the investigation determined that Johnson and his father in law, 37-year-old Kareem Henderson, were arguing when things got physical and Johnson stabbed Henderson in the "left armpit area."

Henderson was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital for treatment. He was charged with breach of peace. He is due in court Friday.

Johnson was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and breach of peace. He was released on a $10,000 bond and is due in court on Friday.

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