UTICA, NY – On Friday, Utica Police arrested 32-year-old Hector McClain in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred in Oneida Square. Officers were called to the scene around 8:45 PM and found McClain inside a nearby convenience store, holding a bloody knife.
McClain was taken into custody without incident.
The victim was discovered in the area with multiple stab wounds and was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He is expected to make a full recovery.
McClain faces charges of attempted assault in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. His arraignment is scheduled for later this week.