CORNELIUS, N.C. — A man was killed in a stabbing early Wednesday morning in Cornelius, according to police.
Officials say it happened around 1 a.m. on Ruffner Drive.
The victim was identified as 24-year-old Demetri Niji McGruder.
A woman, 23-year-old Makayla Hooks, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder as a result of the initial investigation. She’s being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail.
Channel 9’s Miana Massey spoke to some neighbors who say they are shocked this happened in their community.
“It’s always tragic when someone gets stabbed or loses a life, especially a hundred yards from your home,” Ben Oliver, a neighbor, said.
Some neighbors said they’re now worried about overall safety in the community.
“My kids go to school around here, parents live right around here,” Ben Oliver, who lives in the neighborhood, said. “Concern is definitely the right word to use.”
Channel 9 is asking Cornelius Police for more information about the relationship between the victim and the suspect and what led to the violence.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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