Suspect charged, man critically injured after weekend stabbing in Dayton

Credit: Montgomery County Jail

Credit: Montgomery County Jail

A suspect has been charged in a weekend stabbing in Dayton that sent another man to the hospital in life-threatening condition.

Robert Lynn Knight, 64, of Dayton, was arraigned Tuesday in Dayton Municipal Court for two counts of felonious assault. His bond was set at $100,000, court records show.

Crews responded around 11:45 p.m. Saturday to the 2009 block of Malvern Avenue on a reported stabbing.

Knight is accused of arguing with the victim prior to the stabbing. Knight “got into” the victim’s face and then proceeded to hit the victim where a fight ensued, an affidavit read. He then took out a knife from his pocket and stabbed the victim in the abdomen, according to court records.

Two witnesses reportedly confirmed the fight between Knight and the victim was physical.

The victim was taken to Miami Valley Hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to court documents.

Knight is next scheduled to appear Feb. 23 in court for a preliminary hearing.