Man accused of stabbing coworker inside of Northampton Trader Joe’s Warehouse

Stabbing

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- A man was arrested after allegedly stabbing another man at a store in Northampton County. 

Pennsylvania State Police say the accused, Cristian Burgos Vasquez, 39, was arrested following the incident. 

It happened October 22, just before 6:50 p.m. at the Trader Joe’s Warehouse located in the 6800 block of Silver Crest Road, East Allen Township.

PSP say Burgos Vasquez got into a verbal argument with a coworker in the warehouse, and stabbed the victim multiple times with a knife.

The victim was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg for his injuries.

Burgos Vasquez was taken into custody at the scene and charged with aggravated assault (felony 2), simple assault (misdemeanor 2), and harassment (summary).

The investigation is ongoing. 

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