Crime & Safety
Search Continues for East Nashville Man Who Stabbed Girlfriend's Son
A convicted felon allegedly stabbed his girlfriend's son, who was trying to intervene in a domestic assault.
EAST NASHVILLE, TN — The search for an East Nashville man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend's son is underway.
Metro Police say James Maurice Kirkwood Sr., 45, stabbed the 30-year-old son of his girlfriend when the man tried to stop Kirkwood from beating his 51-year-old mother.
The victim, who was stabbed in the stomach and chest, is recovering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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Kirkwood is charged with attempted criminal homicide. He has previous convictions for cocaine possession, domestic assault, assault, aggravated burglary and theft.
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