Lyon County authorities: Man faces attempted murder charge in Stagecoach stabbing
A 26-year-old man faces attempted murder and other charges after a stabbing that happened Wednesday at a Stagecoach residence, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.
Curtis James, 26, was arrested after allegedly entering a home in the 5300 block of Bentgrass Drive and confronting the 64-year-old victim.
A fight ensued and the victim was stabbed multiple times before the suspect fled the scene and returned to his own home, located next door to the victim’s residence.
The victim was taken by air ambulance to Renown Medical Center in Reno with life-threatening injuries.
James faces charges of attempted murder, battery with a deadly weapon and burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon. He’s being held on $155,000 bail.
The condition of the victim is unknown at this time. The victim's identity has also been withheld. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office detective division, along with the assistance of Washoe County forensics unit, are involved in the investigation.