Machete Stabbing in Leominster | Boston News

A violent chase and stabbing erupted in Leominster after a heated argument escalated into a machete attack, leaving one man critically injured and his girlfriend fleeing the scene. Bystanders helped until police arrived, and the suspect, 43-year-old Christopher Lopez-Oquendo, was arrested early Thursday by a tactical team. Charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and armed assault with intent to murder, he’s held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing. The investigation continues as authorities work to reconstruct the chaotic events that led to the stabbing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0786115029202efa