The Brief
- A 48-year-old Arlington man faces multiple charges after three people were stabbed Monday night.
- Bystanders stepped in to restrain Bates until responding officers took him into custody.
- David Lamont Bates was arrested and charged with two counts of malicious wounding.
ARLINGTON, Va. – A 48-year-old Arlington man faces multiple charges after three people were stabbed Monday night before bystanders intervened and restrained him, authorities said.
David Lamont Bates was arrested and charged with two counts of malicious wounding and one count of attempted malicious wounding.
Police were first called around 9:38 p.m. to the 2100 block of South Clark Street. A man reported he was unloading items from a vehicle when Bates approached and attempted to stab him, though the victim was able to flee the area.…