A 54-year-old East Meadow man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he stabbed another man outside a Levittown comedy club Thursday evening, leaving the victim in critical condition.
According to Nassau County police, officers responded to an aided case at Governors Comedy Club, located at 90 Division Avenue, at approximately 6:36 p.m. on June 18.
Detectives said Francis Jimenea, 54, of East Meadow, became involved in an argument with a 58-year-old man. The dispute escalated and moved to a rear alleyway, where police allege Jimenea stabbed the victim in the back with a knife.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Police said Jimenea was taken into custody without incident. He was also transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of a laceration.
Jimenea has been charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree.
He was scheduled to be arraigned Friday, June 19, at First District Court in Hempstead.
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