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23-Year-Old Accused In Fatal CT Stabbing That Left 1 Dead

A Connecticut man was arrested and charged with fatally stabbing a 39-year-old last week, authorities announced. 

Jhon Paul Cela-Pichisaca

Jhon Paul Cela-Pichisaca

Photo Credit: Norwich Police Department

Jhon Paul Cela-Pichisaca, 23, is charged with murder and carrying a dangerous weapon, Norwich police said Monday, Jan. 13. 

Cela-Pichisaca is accused of attacking and fatally wounding 39-year-old Nelson Chumap following a fight in the 100 block of Baltic Road in Norwich on Friday, Jan. 10.

Police were alerted to the incident when someone dropped a blood-drenched Chumap off at William W. Backus Hospital, where he later died of his multiple stab wounds, authorities said. 

Cela-Pichisaca is being held on a $500,000 bond, authorities said. 

Norwich police urge anyone with additional information to contact Detective Thomas Lawton at (860) 886-5561 ext. 3157.

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