Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge in Fairmont
A man has been arrested in Fairmont, West Virginia, on an attempted murder charge after allegedly slashing a woman's throat during an argument. The victim managed to escape and was transported to a hospital.
Lima, OH, October 13, 2026 —
A man was arrested in Fairmont, West Virginia, on an attempted murder charge after allegedly slashing a woman’s throat during an argument, according to the information provided about the incident.
The woman managed to escape and was transported to a hospital. No information was provided about her condition, when the incident occurred or where in Fairmont it took place.
The man’s name was not provided. The available account also does not identify the law enforcement agency involved, say when the arrest occurred or describe whether the man remains in custody. Details about the circumstances of the argument and what allegedly happened before or after the woman escaped were not provided.
The charge is an allegation; no information was provided about court proceedings, a plea or any further legal action. The available details do not include a statement from the woman, the arrested man or authorities. Further information about the case was not included in the summary.
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