Man accused of stabbing his cousin over argument
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested after Memphis Police say he stabbed his cousin over an argument.
Monday, officers responded to a call in the 1400 block of McLemore Avenue.
The victim told his officers when he got home, he saw his cousin, Christopher Johnson, sitting on the couch with a knife.
Both men had gotten into an argument earlier that day, reports state.
MPD says Johnson stabbed his cousin in the arm and back before running off. The victim was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition.
There was a broadcast put out for Johnson, and he was later found by officers.
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Johnson was taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Assault and Evading Arrest. He is set to appear in court Tuesday.
The suspect’s aunt, and the victim’s mother, told WREG that Johnson has been on the wrong path for quite some time. “We love you, Chris,” she said, “but you need to do better. You have to act right. I can’t deal with this.”
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