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Newark Teen Charged in Aug. 19 Stabbing Is Held Without Bail Ahead of Arraignment

Investigators describe a notoriety-seeking motive with no known link to the victim.

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Overview

  • The Alameda County District Attorney charged 18-year-old Newark resident Luis McLaughlin Jr. with one count of attempted murder on Monday.
  • Jail records show McLaughlin is being held without bail and scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday.
  • Newark police say officers found an adult man with multiple stab wounds near the 5600 block of Thornton Avenue late Aug. 19.
  • The victim was taken to a hospital and was last reported in stable condition after initially being described as having life-threatening injuries.
  • Police say McLaughlin was arrested Sunday by an NPD SWAT team serving a search warrant on the 5000 block of Civic Terrace Avenue.