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South Boston Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal Old Colony Avenue Stabbing

Police urge tips to the homicide unit ahead of Monday's arraignment.

Overview

  • Officers found a 26-year-old man stabbed inside an apartment at 258 Old Colony Avenue late Friday afternoon.
  • He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and died Saturday, according to police.
  • Gisselle Pascual, 24, was arrested Friday night and first charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon.
  • Police upgraded the charge to manslaughter after the victim’s death, with arraignment set for Monday in South Boston District Court.
  • The Boston Police Homicide Unit seeks information at 617-343-4470, with anonymous tips at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting TIP to 27463, and a confidential support line at 617-431-0125.