Police Make Arrest In University Area Hookah Bar Stabbing

UPDATE:  Police say they arrested a man accused of stabbing five people during a bar fight at a hookah bar in the University area.

Aldon Lawrence was arrested by CMPD while he was attempting to flee the country, according to detectives.  Lawrence was taken into custody at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.

He has been charged with attempted first degree murder and several counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.

ORIGINAL STORY POSTED ON MAY 3RD:

CHARLOTTE, NC — Police say the owner of Red At 28th in University City has released surveillance of the suspect wanted for stabbing five people.

The incident happened in March at the Red At 28th Hookah Bar on Pinnacle Drive. Police say the suspect stabbed five people after getting in the middle of a bar fight.

Anyone that recognizes the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. A $1000 reward is being offered.