Arrests made in Taunton murder case

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TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) – Two men were arrested Friday in connection with the stabbing death of a Taunton man.

Khaylon Cruz, 24, of New Bedford, and Jerome Middleton, 19, of Fall River, were arrested Friday morning in connection with the death of Justin Paulo.

Paulo, 31, of Taunton, died Sunday after being stabbed late Saturday night.

According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Cruz and Middleton stole Paulo’s personal property during the stabbing, and a firearm appears to have been used by the suspects as well.

Cruz will be arraigned Tuesday afternoon at Taunton District Court. Middleton will be arraigned sometime either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Both men face Murder and Armed Robbery charges.

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