MURRAY, Utah — One man is hospitalized, and another is facing charges following an early morning stabbing at an apartment complex in Murray. The name of the victim isn't being released currently.
Jose Joel Guzman Melendez, 31, was arrested Thursday and faces charges of aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, attempted disarming of a police officer, and obstruction of justice.
According to the Murray Police Department, the stabbing happened just after 6:00 a.m. at the Brick Gate Apartments at 162 West 4490 South. When the officers arrived, they were flagged down by someone who told them where the victim could be found and indicated that Jose Guzman had committed the assault and fled from the scene.
Investigators found a doorbell camera and its footage allegedly showed the victim and Melendez going into the apartment. Later on in the night, Melendez can be seen leaving the apartment with his right hand and clothing covered in blood.
Detectives located Melendez a short time later at the Meadowbrook Trax Station, and he was taken into custody. While being arrested, police alleged that Melendez made statements to the effect of "you may as well shoot me, because I'm going to jail for the rest of my life."
A TASER had to be used to detain Melendez, and he was transported to the hospital for treatment of a laceration to his hand.
While in the hospital, police say Melendez lunged at officers and attempted to remove their firearm from the holster. During the struggle for the gun, police say Melendez said, "Just shoot me in the head, kill me."
