Authorities Searching for Suspect in Burlington Homicide

The following is a release from Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone's office concerning :

Authorities have issued a BOLO (“Be on the look out”) for a man wanted in connection with last evening’s homicide in Burlington, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and Burlington Police Chief Michael Kent informed the public today.

An arrest warrant was issued early this morning for Christopher Piantedosi, 39, of Methuen, for one count of murder.  Authorities are requesting assistance at this time from the public in locating the suspect.  He is expected to be driving a brown, four-door Honda Civic with Massachusetts license plate 581MC8.  The public is urged not to approach the suspect if they see him, who may be armed and dangerous, but rather are urged to contact your local police station with any information.  

According to authorities, at approximately 6:45pm, Burlington Police responded to 23 Forbes Avenue for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim, evidencing obvious stab wounds.  The victim, identified as Kristen Pulisciano, 38, a resident of 23 Forbes Avenue, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Burlington Police and the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office launched an immediate investigation into the circumstances of the stabbing.  While the stabbing is not believed to have been at random, the investigation remains active and ongoing by Burlington PD and the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.