MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — The suspect in a deadly stabbing in Muskegon on April 2 has officially been charged with homicide open murder.
Charles Manurs, 57, was arrested on April 3 after 54-year-old Edward Gray was stabbed in the lobby of Hartford Terrace Apartments in Muskegon. Gray was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
Manurs was initially charged with tampering with evidence, carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent and lying to police on the initial court date. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, May 9 to face those charges.
On Monday, April 25, Manurs was officially charged with homicide open murder, a felony.
“It’s alleged that you did knowingly and willingly make a statement or statements to the officer that he or she knew was false, that you knew was false, or misleading, regarding the following material: Allegedly that Edward Gray, the victim, took out and/or waved around a gun prior to being stabbed and the officer was conducting a criminal investigation for homicide," said Judge Ladas Hoopes in the 60th District Court.
Manurs responded by shaking his head.
"This is wild,” he said.
Investigators say Manurs and Gray knew each other.
This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Muskegon Police Department at 231-724-6750 or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.
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