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Security guard stabs customer at west Charlotte bar, witnesses say

CHARLOTTE — A security guard stabbed a customer at Woodshed Bar overnight Sunday in west Charlotte, witnesses said.

The bar is on Queen City Drive near Billy Graham Parkway.

Just after 1 a.m., MEDIC confirmed one person was transported to Atrium CMC with serious injuries.

Court paperwork and a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department police report confirmed officers arrested Christopher Harris.

He is currently being held at the Mecklenburg County jail under no bond.

Multiple witnesses said the victim and Harris got into an argument that got physical.

They said the fight was broken up and Harris was taken outside.

Witnesses said Harris got back inside and stabbed the victim two to three times.

Timothy Lee, Woodshed’s owner, said he has reached out to the victim to offer any support he can provide.

“He was a patron here,” Lee said. “He is welcome here and in good standing with the bar, again, it’s an unfortunate incident. But we are, me, my staff, everyone, our concern is for the safety and well-being of that individual and our thoughts and prayers are with him.”

Lee also said he does not hire armed security so Harris should not hav had a weapon.

He said Harris’ only responsibility was to wand people and maybe conduct the occasional pat down to keep weapons like a knife out.

Check wsoctv.com for updates.


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