Boston police make arrest in winter place stabbing incident
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Boston Police Make Arrest in Winter Place Stabbing Incident

August 14, 2024

BOSTON, MA—An early morning stabbing in Boston’s Downtown Crossing area has led to the arrest of a local man.

Boston Police Department officers responded to the scene at the intersection of Washington and Winter Streets at approximately 8:13 AM, where they found an adult male victim with multiple stab wounds outside of 10 Winter Place.

The victim was immediately treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital by Boston EMS with initially life-threatening injuries. His condition has since improved, and he is now expected to survive. Following the stabilization of the victim’s condition, the case was handed back to Area A-1 detectives for further investigation.

Calvin Spencer, 33, of Boston, was arrested at the scene on outstanding warrants related to previous offenses, including larceny over $250 and failure to register as a sex offender.

Further investigation connected him directly to the stabbing, and he is now facing charges of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. Spencer is scheduled for arraignment in Boston Municipal Court on Thursday.

The Boston Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and urges anyone with information to contact the District A-1 Detectives at (617) 343-4571.

For those wishing to provide information anonymously, they can contact the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The identities of all who assist anonymously will be kept confidential.

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