Both victims remain in critical condition, per deputies.
CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — A Catawba County man is accused of assaulting a woman and another man at his home on Christmas.
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office said it was called to a home on Mountain Grove Road near the Mountain View community around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies arrived and found the two victims with critical injuries. The victims were flown to a hospital for treatment and remain in critical condition as of publication.
Deputies arrested 32-year-old Brent Allen Dingess, who lives at the home where the reported assault happened. He’s now charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder. Dingess is being held in jail under no bond and has an initial court appearance scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27.
The sheriff’s office notes additional charges are pending.
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