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Elmira Man Charged in Brutal Stabbing Attack
29 Jul
Summary
- A stabbing on Elmira's Northside left one person critically injured.
- Lontell Maurice Davis was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
- The victim sustained multiple stab wounds and is in critical condition.
An Elmira resident has been taken into custody in connection with a violent stabbing that occurred on Tuesday, July 28. The incident took place around 12:15 p.m. at 416 Walnut Street on the city's Northside.
Upon arrival, police discovered a victim suffering from numerous stab wounds. Emergency medical services provided initial aid before transporting the individual to a local hospital, where they are listed in critical condition. The victim's identity has not yet been released.
Investigators identified Lontell Maurice Davis, 45, of Elmira, as a suspect who fled the scene in a vehicle. New York State Police and the Chemung County Sheriff's Office located the suspect's vehicle on a highway.
Davis was subsequently arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder. He is currently being held at the Chemung County Jail as the investigation continues.
