A man is being detained without the opportunity for bail following accusations of a violent double stabbing at a Roxbury diner, as was reported in the Roxbury Division of Boston Municipal Court on Monday. 62-year-old Conrad Burnette of Milton faces grave charges, including assault with intent to murder, according to the district attorney's office, as detailed by a MassLive report.
Authorities responded to a distress call at around 9:11 p.m. to the scene at Liberty Diner located at 1003 Massachusetts Avenue. Upon their arrival, police encountered a man restrained on the ground by a bystander, later identified as Burnette, who was then quickly disarmed and handcuffed by the officers. According to NBC Boston, Burnette allegedly had initiated harassment towards two men and a woman before he assaulted the men with a knife.
During the subsequent arraignment, Burnette pleaded not guilty to his charges, including assault and battery. WHDH reported the suspect's plea, noting the severity of the situation as two individuals suffered serious injuries in the incident, which shattered the nighttime calm of the Liberty Diner on Saturday evening. WHDH highlighted that one victim is currently battling critical condition injuries, while the other is undergoing treatment for facial wounds.
The two men, whose identities remain undisclosed, were swiftly transported to local hospitals, one facing life-threatening injuries. According to prosecutors that NBC Boston quoted, the other victim appears to be recovering from non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to be okay.
