Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Alexander Sian-Gonzalez of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is charged in a stabbing that injured his brother-in-law.
What the police say happened
According to a probable cause statement, officers were sent to a home near South Sheridan Street around 11:21 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. The call was reported as a stabbing.
Police said they saw movement inside a detached garage. Officers knocked on the garage door. They were met by Alexander Sian-Gonzalez, the defendant.
Police said he was unsteady on his feet. They said he appeared intoxicated. Police also reported seeing a pair of scissors in his pocket.
Police arrested Sian-Gonzalez at the scene. Officers then checked the nearby home, police said.
Victim found inside the home
Inside, police said they met a witness with blood on his clothes and hands. The witness led officers toward the front of the house, police said.
Officers found a man lying on the floor. Police later identified him as Sian-Gonzalez’s brother-in-law.
Police said the victim was alive and awake. Police said he had multiple stab wounds to his back. Officers gave aid until paramedics arrived, police said.
The victim survived, according to the report.
Charges filed
Sian-Gonzalez is now charged with second-degree attempted murder. He also faces a first-degree assault charge. Additional charges include assault and domestic assault.
The probable cause statement notes an argument happened before the stabbing. The report does not clearly state what the argument was about.
All charges are allegations. The case will move through the court process.
More information
You can look up Minnesota court cases here: Minnesota Judicial Branch — Access Case Records.
For community resources and local updates, visit: City of Fergus Falls.
Crime and safety resources are also available from the state: Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.