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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