Suspect arrested in deadly downtown stabbing
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington Police have arrested a suspect in a fatal downtown stabbing on Sunday.
Police say Von C. Simmonds, 40, of Burlington allegedly killed 23-year-old Abubakar Shariff. It happened when police say two groups got into a fight before just after 3 a.m. at Piesano’s restaurant on Main Street. Police say Shariff was stabbed. Despite life-saving attempts, he died at the hospital.
Police arrested Simmonds without incident Thursday after what they call an extensive investigation. He is being charged with second-degree murder and was held without bail.
He is due in court Friday.
Reporter Cam Smith will have more on this story on the Channel 3 News starting at 4.
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