Stabbing suspect charged

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, July 23, 2002

Aaron Michael Hayes, 20, of Austin, remains in the Mower County Jail after a bail hearing Monday.

Hayes was charged in connection with the July 14, stabbing of a 16-year-old Austin male at a northwest Austin residence.

The victim was treated and released from Austin Medical Center for his wounds.

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According to an Austin Police Department report, Hayes said he was defending himself after a altercation at the residence on 11th St. NW, in which he was attacked by unknown people.

On Monday, Hayes was charged with aiding and abetting second degree assault with a weapon.

Bail was set at $30,000.

As of press-time today, the bail had not been posted and Hayes remained in jail, according to a spokesperson for the Mower County Attorney.