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Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Stabbing Incident, Reports SCSO

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PINEY FLATS, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Piney Flats man faces attempted first-degree murder and other charges after a stabbing on Monday, police report.

According to a news release from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), deputies responded to the 200 block of Piney Flats Road just after 10 p.m. regarding a stabbing.

Deputies then located the suspect, identified as James Dylan Murray. A victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries, the SCSO reported.

Murray, 20, was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Attempted first-degree murder
  • Aggravated assault
  • Reckless endangerment
  • Criminal attempt

As of Tuesday, no bond has been set for Murray. He’s scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning.

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