Authorities in McDonald County Missouri identify the victim in a stabbing that occurred there last weekend.
The McDonald County Coroner’s Office say 30-year-old Christian Cummings, of Bartlesville, was stabbed six times with fatal wounds to the chest. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 22 at a vacation property near Noel, Missouri where a group of friends were staying. 32-year-old Garrett Sumter, also of Bartlesville, is accused of stabbing Cummings. Sumter is facing charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. His first court date was Monday. He remains in the McDonald County jail without bond.
A memorial gathering for Cummings will be held Saturday, June 29, at 7 pm. at Timber Oaks Event Venue in Bartlesville.




