**Taunton Police Officer Stabbing**
Key Questions
What happened to the 8-month-old infant on Somerset Ave?
The infant was found unresponsive on April 24, airlifted to a hospital, and died the next day on April 25. The District Attorney has labeled the death suspicious.
What is the status of the investigation into the infant's death?
Taunton Police and the DA are conducting an ongoing probe, collecting evidence, with an autopsy pending. The case is still developing.
How has the community been affected by this incident?
The event has raised high community impact, increasing awareness about child safety.
Officer stabbed in face and head, airlifted to Boston; five people total injured by suspect in fresh incident. Raises awareness of knife violence risks during police interactions. Potential ongoing suspect threat for local safety.
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Updated May 5, 2026