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Mother of man stabbed at Fort Lauderdale bar pleads for justice as suspect faces attempted murder charge
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Ivan Taylor , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The suspect, 52-year-old Lawrence Constantine Edmonson, was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
m. on a Thursday. The victim suffered multiple stab wounds.
An altercation between the victim and the suspect is believed to have preceded the stabbing. The suspect, 52-year-old Lawrence Constantine Edmonson, was arrested and charged with attempted murder. He was ordered held without bond during his first court appearance.
The victim's mother is seeking justice in the case. Further details about the incident and the court proceedings are available from Fort Lauderdale Police and court records. The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing, with the preliminary findings indicating a dispute led to the violent incident.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A stabbing incident occurred at Blue Martini, a bar in Fort Lauderdale, shortly before 11 p.m. on a Thursday. The victim suffered multiple stab wounds. An altercation between the victim and the…
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