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Man arrested after stabbing Jonesboro Krystal employee 7 times, police say

Surveillance video that was released by Clayton County Sheriff's Office of man accused of stabbing an employee at a Krystal in Jonesboro.
Surveillance video that was released by Clayton County Sheriff's Office of man accused of stabbing an employee at a Krystal in Jonesboro.
Sept 23, 2019

A man wanted in connection with a stabbing at a Jonesboro fast-food restaurant has been arrested, the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office reported.

An employee at Krystal on Tara Boulevard was stabbed seven times, according to reports.

Sheriff Victor Hill’s Tactical Patrol surrounded a nearby house later Sunday and took Kendal Thomas into custody.

No details on the woman’s condition or the motive in the incident was available.

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