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Waterbury man charged with murder used 'edged weapon' in fight

Police say one person died after a fight involving a weapon on Grove Street Saturday night.

Robyn Karashik

Dec 29, 2025, 7:04 AM

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A Waterbury man has been charged with murder following a deadly fight that happened over the weekend.

Police say Kendren Barnes was taken into custody Monday and turned over to court officials on a $2.5 million bond.

Officers say they responded to a fight on Grove Street around 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Two men with injuries were taken to hospitals, where one later died. In a release, police said the two "sustained wounds that were indicative of being inflicted by an edged weapon."

Police say Barnes has a violent history with an arrest record.

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