Man arrested for late-night stabbing in Cape Cod parking lot, police say

BARNSTABLE, Mass. — Authorities arrested a Hyannis man accused of a stabbing on Cape Cod.

24-year-old Shaukeem Johnson was taken into custody just after midnight on Tuesday, according to Barnstable Police.

He was charged with one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and arraigned later that day.

According to investigators, Johnson got into an altercation with a 38-year-old male victim on Monday in the area of 100 Winter Street.

Johnson allegedly stabbed the victim in the lower back, causing non-life-threatening injuries.

The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital where he was later released.

It’s unclear if Johnson and the victim knew each other.

Officers located Johnson a short time later and and transported to Barnstable Police Headquarters for booking.

Johnson is due back in court on October 1.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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