MILFORD, MA — A Milford man is facing serious charges following a bizarre and violent altercation that left another man injured late Friday night. According to police, Wilson Jhavier Guasco Morocho, a resident of Milford, was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon after allegedly stabbing another male in the head with a fork.
The incident occurred on Friday, June 27, 2026, at approximately 10:17 p.m., when the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a distress call from a Spanish-speaking male reporting he had been stabbed in the head. Emergency responders were immediately dispatched to a residence on Main Street, where they found a 26-year-old male victim with visible and active bleeding from a wound to his head.
The victim told officers that he had been stabbed in the head with what he believed was a metal fork during a physical altercation. He was treated at the scene and later transported for additional medical care. The nature and severity of the wound have not been fully disclosed, but authorities confirmed the injury was consistent with the victim’s account.
The suspect, Wilson Jhavier Guasco Morocho, had reportedly fled the scene on foot before police arrived. However, responding officers circulated a description of the suspect, and a short time later, additional patrol units located an individual matching that description on Congress Street, near Milford Town Park.
Following a brief on-scene investigation, officers confirmed the suspect’s identity and placed Guasco Morocho under arrest without further incident.
He was transported to the Milford Police Department, where he was formally charged with:
- Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (Fork)
This charge is considered a felony under Massachusetts law and may carry significant legal consequences if a conviction is secured.
Ongoing Investigation
Police have not released further details about the motive behind the assault or the relationship between the victim and the suspect. It is also unclear whether alcohol, drugs, or other contributing factors played a role in the altercation. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are continuing to gather witness statements and physical evidence.
Legal Note
As with all criminal cases, it is important to remember that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wilson Jhavier Guasco Morocho will face arraignment and further court proceedings in the coming days.
Community Reaction
The unusual nature of the weapon used in the assault—a household fork—has drawn local attention and concern. While assaults involving dangerous weapons are sadly not uncommon, the use of an everyday item in such a violent context has alarmed some residents.
“This was a completely senseless and avoidable act of violence,” one local resident remarked. “It’s scary to think something like this could happen right in our neighborhood.”
The use of a fork as a weapon has left many in the community puzzled and disturbed, with some questioning how a seemingly harmless household object could escalate into such a violent act. Local residents have voiced concerns over the unpredictability of situations and the potential for escalation even in normal, everyday environments.
“I never imagined something like this would happen here,” said another neighbor. “We all need to be more vigilant and aware of what’s happening around us. It’s unnerving to think something as innocent as a fork could turn into a weapon in an instant.”
Conclusion
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional information to come forward. The Milford Police Department continues to encourage community members to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Further updates will be provided as this case progresses through the legal system. The community remains shaken by the senselessness of the assault and continues to grapple with the disturbing details surrounding the use of such an unlikely weapon.
The outcome of this investigation will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the community, sparking conversations about safety, the unpredictability of violence, and the potential consequences of seemingly minor disputes escalating into life-changing events. The Milford Police Department is committed to continuing its work to bring clarity to this case and ensure justice for the victim.
