Police: 2 dead in Middletown stabbing; man facing murder charges

Police say 30-year-old Kenol Baptiste, who lived with the victims, was quickly arrested in a nearby wooded area.

News 12 Staff

Apr 2, 2024, 1:47 AM

Updated 254 days ago

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Officials say a stabbing in Middletown left two people dead and another person facing murder charges.
Police say they found two men with several stab wounds at their home at 33 Ruth Court Monday.
One of the men had already died inside the home. The other man was brought to the hospital but didn't make it out of surgery, according to officials.
Police say 30-year-old Kenol Baptiste, who lived with the victims, was quickly arrested in a nearby wooded area. He faces murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon charges.
Officials are asking anyone with information to contact the City of Middletown Police.