A 51-year-old has died after being taken to the hospital with a life-threatening stab wound Tuesday afternoon.
Putnam police said William Logan, of New Haven, arrived at Day Kimball Hospital Public Safety with a serious stab wound. Investigators said he entered the hospital looking for help.
In a statement from the hospital, officials said, "staff implemented safety protocols and promptly notified local law enforcement officials."
Logan was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Putnam police said after an extensive investigation overnight, they determined the stabbing happened outside of Putnam.
They have turned the investigation over to state police.
