Man dead after stabbing in Attleboro; older brother arrested

Authorities are investigating a homicide in Attleboro, Massachusetts on Monday morning.

Massachusetts State Police says they were called between 5 and 6 Melissa Drive around 3:25 am reporting a disturbance in progress.

As they arrived they found a man, identified as 47-year-old Richard McCormick, of North Attleboro, suffering from stab wounds, police say.

He was transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to authorities.

His brother, identified as 51-year-old James McCormick, of Attleboro was arrested and charged with assault with intent to murder and assault and battery. Prosecutors said Wednesday that the charges against McCormick were being upgraded to murder.

McCormick will be arraigned in Attleboro District Court on the murder charge Friday. It wasn't immediately clear if he had an attorney who could speak to the charges.

The investigation is ongoing.