Glastonbury Officials Praising Cops, Staff For Stabbing Response

GLASTONBURY, CT — Glastonbury Town Manager Jonathan Luiz Tuesday praised police and those staffing the Academy Building for the way they handled a stabbing incident Sunday.

Town officials said in a statement released at lunchtime that the "victim" in the case is recovering after surgery at an area hospital.

Authorities said the incident was an isolated one and are describing it as an argument that escalated.

Here is the official town statement:

"On Sunday, February 25, 2024, Glastonbury Police responded to a call at the Academy Building, 2143 Main Street, where a local Gymnastics Meet was being hosted by Glastonbury Parks & Recreation. During the Meet, an incident occurred between two adult males who knew each other. The incident occurred inside the Academy Building, but outside of the Gymnastics Meet.

"At first sign of the incident, program staff acted quickly to notify Police and to deter children from the area. Police arrived within minutes of being called and located the victim, who had been stabbed during the altercation.

"The suspect fled the scene, but later turned himself in. He has since been arrested and is being held on bond. The victim was brought to a local hospital where he underwent surgery and is reportedly now in recovery.

"As a result of the incident, the meet was cancelled.

"According to a statement released by the Glastonbury Police Department, this was an isolated incident between two individuals who knew one another. The Academy Building facility has been thoroughly cleaned and deemed safe, and remains open for standard programming.

"Town staff from Glastonbury Youth & Family Services, Police, and Parks & Recreation are working to provide support services and resources for staff, volunteers, and citizens who have been impacted by the incident.

'I am grateful to the Police and the gymnastics program staff for responding swiftly and effectively to this unfortunate incident, which appears to be an isolated event between two non-residents. Glastonbury Youth & Family Services staff have already begun providing support to the local families involved in the gymnastics program. The Academy Building has been cleaned and deemed safe, therefore programming will continue as scheduled,' said Glastonbury Town Manager Jonathan Luiz."

The man charged in the stabbing incident failed to post A $1 million bond in Manchester Superior Court Monday. Marcus McDaniel, 52, is scheduled to be back before a judge on March 14, according to the clerk's office.

Children witnessed the stabbing, according to initial police reports.

A warrant charged McDaniel with criminal attempt at murder, first-degree assault, breach of peace, and risk of injury to a minor.

McDaniel surrendered Sunday night.