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29-year-old accused of stabbing woman with pitchfork, officials say
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Luke Tucker , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The stabbing took place at a home on Laboratory Road during the evening of July 20.
A violent incident occurred in Lincolnton, North Carolina, where a woman was stabbed with a pitchfork. The stabbing took place at a home on Laboratory Road during the evening of July 20. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and found the woman with multiple stab wounds.
She was taken to a hospital for treatment. A suspect, 29-year-old Nicholas Andrew Tompkins, was arrested and charged with assault. He is being held in the Lincoln County Jail with a bond set at $30,000.
Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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