Two dead in West Haven stabbings

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West Haven, Conn./WTIC Radio - The investigation continues into the deaths of a young mother and a toddler over the weekend in West Haven.

Police say just before 9:00 Saturday night, they received numerous 911 calls about yelling and screaming coming from an apartment at 430 Meloy Road.

Once on scene, they found the victims, including a two-year-old toddler, suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Police also say a male jumped through a second-floor window, landing on the walkway to the apartment.

He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

They do say a suspect is in custody.

The investigation is ongoing in coordination with the Milford State's Attorney and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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