Police in Hartford say a woman was stabbed to death early Monday morning on Bond Street and they've arrested a city man on a murder charge.
They identify the victim as Nykole Tellado, 32.
Late Monday afternoon, police announced the arrest of Victor Rivera, 47, of 547 Franklin Ave. in Hartford. He's charged with murder and held on $2.5 million bond.
Lieutenant Aaron Boisvert says they believe the victim and the alleged killer knew each other, and they're reviewing video of the incident, which happened at about 4 am near 55 Bond St.
"We see an altercation in the street. A female victim and two other individuals, a male and a female. As a result of the altercation, the fight became physical and the female was stabbed," he said.
The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.
