NEWARK – An 18-year-old East Bay man is in custody following a stabbing last week in Newark that authorities say was apparently “motivated by a desire for notoriety.”
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The episode happened Aug. 19 in the 5600 block of Thornton Avenue, according to the Newark Police Department. Officers arrived to find the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds.
Medical personnel took the victim to a hospital, where the person were treated and are now in stable condition.
Detectives identified the suspect as Luis McLaughlin Jr. of Newark.
On Sunday, the SWAT team served a search warrant in the 5000 block of Civic Terrace Avenue and safely took McLaughlin Jr. into custody, according to police.
“While no connection has been established between the victim and McLaughlin Jr., the investigation indicates the incident was motivated by a desire for notoriety,” police said in a news release.
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged the suspect with one count of attempted murder.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective Sgt. Matt Warren at [email protected] or 510-578-4960, or the anonymous tip line at 510-578-4965.
Check back for updates.
