LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The man accused of attacking two people with a knife at Fourth Street Live! was arraigned on Wednesday at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC).
Sean Coats, 37, was charged with assault and attempted murder in connection to his alleged involvement in Tuesday morning's downtown attack.
During court, Coats entered a plea of not guilty.
A judge set his bond at $1 million, adding the conditions that he have no contact with the victims or Fourth Street Live!
Coats is scheduled to be back in court on Nov. 3 at 9 a.m.
Original Story:
Louisville Metro Police officers have arrested a man in connection to the stabbing which occurred at Fourth Street Live! early Tuesday morning.
37-year-old Sean Coats was charged with First-Degree Assault and Attempted Murder after he allegedly attacked two victims with a knife, according to a police document.
In the document, police said Coats admitted to using a knife to cut the throats of two people.
Security footage of the incident reportedly show Coats approaching the two victims from behind and cutting their throats unprovoked.
Coats also allegedly admitted to "coming down off a stimulant high" after the incident, according to the police document.
Both victims were transported to UofL Hospital after the stabbing police said. One victim was released while the other remains in critical condition, according to officials.
Coats has been arrested and is currently in police custody awaiting trial.
Statement from Fourth Street Live!:
“First and foremost, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Even one random act of violence is completely unacceptable. We can confirm that our security team worked quickly with the LMPD, resulting in a swift arrest, and we will continue to work with them on their ongoing investigation.”
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