Joint Statement: Suspect Arrested in Connection With Non-Fatal Lowell Stabbing

LOWELL -- Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Lowell Police Superintendent Kelly Richardson have announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with an August 19, 2019 non-fatal stabbing that occurred in Lowell. Brandon Sanchez, 23, of Lowell, was arrested in Hudson, Massachusetts by the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section on August 24. Sanchez is charged with armed assault with intent to murder and will be arraigned Monday in Lowell District Court.

On August 19, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Lowell Police responded to a report of a stabbing that occurred on Bridge and Fourth Street in Lowell. Upon arrival authorities observed a 47-year-old male who had sustained multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a Boston-area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation suggests that an altercation between the victim and Sanchez took place resulting in Sanchez allegedly stabbing the victim. Sanchez then allegedly fled the scene. The victim identified Sanchez as the alleged assailant. A warrant for Sanchez’s arrest was subsequently issued out of Lowell District Court.

This incident was investigated by the Lowell Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.

This charge is an allegation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.