Police have arrested a man who is accused of stabbing his girlfriend's ex-husband in front of kids while at a gymnastics meet in Glastonbury over the weekend, according to prosecutors.
Police said 52-year-old Marcus McDaniel, of Hartford, was at a local gymnastics meet at the Academy Building when he started fighting with someone.
Both McDaniel and the other person involved in the fight left the gymnasium and reportedly continued fighting in the hallway.
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According to police, the fight then escalated and McDaniel stabbed the other person while in the presence of kids.
In court on Monday, a state prosecutor said the incident was captured on video and shows McDaniel stab the victim multiple times with a knife.
That victim is now in critical condition, according to the state prosecutor. The judge said McDaniel punctured the victim's heart.
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McDaniel's defense attorney told the judge the victim is the ex-husband of McDaniel's girlfriend. He said the victim had threatened McDaniel's life.
The attorney pointed out that McDaniel turned himself in after the incident and asked the judge for a $300,000 bond. The judge set the bond at $1 million.
McDaniel is charged with criminal attempt at murder, assault, breach of peace, and risk of injury to a minor. His next court date is March 14.
After the incident, the CT & RI Alliance of YMCAs released a statement saying in part:
“We were deeply saddened and disturbed by an alleged domestic assault between adults that took place at the entrance of the venue during a regional gymnastics meet. No children were harmed, and we are grateful for the quick response of Academy Building in Glastonbury and YMCA staff, which ensured all the children were kept safe and isolated following the incident."
The organization said out of an abundance of caution, the remainder of the event was canceled to ensure everyone's safety.
"The YMCA stands committed to providing a safe environment to every person who attends one of our events, most importantly children," the organization added in part.
