Arrest Made In Knife Assault On Wilkes Boulevard

ARREST MADE IN KNIFE ASSAULT ON WILKES BOULEVARD

Samuel A. Monroe, age 66, from Columbia was arrested at 606 Wilkes Boulevard on 11/28/14 at 2:11 A.M. for Armed Criminal Action with a to be set bond, First Degree Assault with a to be set bond, and Unlawful Use of Weapons Felony with a bond of $4,500.00.

On 11/28/14 at 2:01 A.M., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Wilkes Boulevard, in reference to an assault.  The investigation revealed the male victim, age 57, from Columbia, was in a physical argument with Samuel Monroe at 606 Wilkes Boulevard.  During the argument, Monroe grabbed a knife from his pocket and stabbed the victim.  The male victim received several stab wounds to his stomach and back that are non-life threatening. The male victim was transported to a local hospital for his injuries.

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