Devils Lake, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A man from Devils Lake is facing a serious felony charge after a violent incident involving a folding knife left a victim with multiple stab wounds and a partially collapsed lung.
According to court documents, Thorin Christopher Gessner has been charged with Aggravated Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, a Class C Felony under North Dakota law.
The alleged attack occurred on March 21st, though limited details have been released at this time. Authorities state that Gessner allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times, resulting in:
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Lacerations across the victim’s back
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A partially collapsed lung
The victim’s current condition has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Did you know?
In North Dakota, Aggravated Assault with a Dangerous Weapon can result in up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
A collapsed lung (pneumothorax) from a stab wound can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical intervention.
Knife-related assaults are among the most prosecuted violent crimes in the state.
More information is expected as the investigation continues.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.