UPDATE:
BELMONT, NC – A man wanted for the attempted murder of his girlfriend in Belmont has been arrested in Florida.
Investigators have been looking for Elijah Lurry since mid-October. He’s accused of stabbing is girlfriend at a home on East Avenue in Belmont on October 12, 2024.
The Belmont Police Department says law enforcement took Lurry into custody Monday morning in Jacksonville.
He will be extradited to Gaston County to face the following charges:
– Attempted First-Degree Murder
– First-Degree Kidnapping (x2)
– Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury
– Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill
– Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
– Misdemeanor Communicating Threats
– Felony Probation Violation
ORIGINAL STORY (POSTED 10/16/24):
BELMONT, NC – Police are searching for a suspect who is accused of stabbing a woman on October 11th.
On the morning of October 12th around 8:30 am officers with the Belmont Police department responded to a report of a stabbing at 513 East Avenue.
The incident was reported by an off-duty officer working at Carolina Regional Medical Center (CRMC), who informed the department that a patient had arrived at the hospital with stab wounds sustained at this address.
The victim, who was transported to the hospital by a friend, informed officers that she and her friend had been out earlier that night. They returned to the residence at 513 East Avenue around 2:30 a.m.,
Shortly after their arrival, the victim’s boyfriend, 22-year-old Elijah Lurry reportedly entered the home and became enraged, accusing the victim of ignoring his calls while she was out.
Elijah Lurry
According to a news release, Lurry proceeded to assault both women and stabbed his girlfriend during the altercation.
He then forced them into a room inside the residence and held them there for several hours. Eventually, the victims were able to escape and seek medical attention, police say.
Lurry fled the scene and is currently wanted by the Belmont Police Department. He is considered dangerous, and anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the police immediately.
Charges filed against Elijah Lurry:
- Attempted first-degree murder
- First-degree kidnapping
- Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury
- Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill
- Misdemeanor domestic violence
- Misdemeanor communicating threats
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
Anyone with additional information concerning this case is asked to call 704-825-3792. All information will be kept confidential, and callers can remain anonymous.
