Joseph Bump : Fatal Stabbing in Fall River: NBC Boston Coverage

Man Arrested After Fatal Stabbing in Fall River, Massachusetts

On a fateful Friday night in Fall River, Massachusetts, tragedy struck when a fatal stabbing occurred at a rooming house on 234 Tripp Street. The Fall River Police Department swiftly responded to a distress call at around 9:45 PM, where they found 44-year-old Joseph Bump suffering from critical injuries. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Bump tragically succumbed to his wounds.

Suspect Apprehended at the Scene

At the scene of the crime, authorities arrested a 42-year-old man identified as Pedro Fernando Orellano Alvarado. Both Bump and Orellano were residents of the rooming house, adding a layer of complexity to this already tragic incident. Orellano was promptly charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Legal Proceedings and Justice Await

As the Fall River community reels from this shocking turn of events, all eyes are on the impending arraignment of Pedro Fernando Orellano Alvarado in Fall River District Court on Monday. The wheels of justice are now set in motion, as the legal system seeks to bring closure to this heartbreaking chapter in the city’s history.