An “extremely active” investigation is underway after a 31-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in New Bedford Friday, according to a press release from Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III’s office.

New Bedford police confirm they’re investigating a deadly stabbing at a home on Atlantic Street. Officers responded to the home around 5:30 p.m. Friday. 12 News has a crew at the scene gathering information.

The Bristol County District Attorney's Office announced that a New Bedford woman died after she was stabbed Friday afternoon.

A 31-year-old woman was killed in a stabbing in New Bedford Friday afternoon, officials said.At around 4:52 p.m., New Bedford<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

New Bedford police responding to a stabbing on Atlantic Street on Sept. 20, 2024. (WLNE)NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office said that it is investigating with police a homicide that occurred Friday.

New Bedford Police responded to 86 Atlantic Street around 4:52 p.m. for a report of a stabbing, the DA’s office said. Officers who arrived at the home located and began giving aid to a 31-year-old New Bedford woman suffering from apparent stab wounds.

A 31-year-old woman died after she was stabbed inside a home in New Bedford Friday afternoon, Bristol District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III’s office said.