New Castle County Police charge two men after stabbing and firearm dispute

Two men face multiple felony charges following a violent dispute in New Castle, Delaware, that left an adult and a juvenile wounded. According to New Castle County Police, the incident began on Lambson Lane, where 19-year-old Jeffrey Reid allegedly pointed a firearm at several individuals, causing them to flee.

As the victims attempted to escape, 45-year-old Oral King allegedly engaged them in an altercation and stabbed both victims. The injured parties sustained puncture wounds to their upper bodies and were treated at a local hospital; both were listed in stable condition.

Reid was taken into custody and faces charges including four counts of aggravated menacing and possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony. King was charged with two counts of first-degree assault and possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony. King was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $122,000 in cash bail.