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New Haven County resident Allen Bell, age 35, of Waterbury, was arrested in Waterbury on Friday, April 19.
According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, officers responded to a home on East Main Street around 5 a.m. on a report of a domestic dispute.
Once inside, officer found a 43-year-old woman who had been stabbed in the neck. She was pronounced dead at the scene, Bessette said.
Bessette said officers also located Bell, the victim's husband, at the home, and a 5-year-old child who was unharmed during the incident.
The child has since been placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), he added.
Bell was charged with murder and risk of injury to a minor.
He is being held on a $1 million bond pending his court arraignment later Friday.
The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of family members.
"The Waterbury Police Department encourages any victims of domestic violence to seek support," Bessette said. "Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and families from all walks of life; it is imperative that those experiencing such situations know that help and support are available."
Waterbury Police encourages victims to contact CT Safe Connect at 1-888-774-2900 for assistance.
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