{Charleston, West Virginia}...Tony Lee Holcomb of Charleston has pleaded guilty to stabbing 55 year old Gary Kirk at an apartment on Bigley Avenue on April 1st. Kirk was taken to Charleston Area Medical Center after being stabbed multiple times in the throat and upper body. Holcomb was indicted on attempted murder and malicious wounding, but, in exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors said the state would dismiss the attempted murder charge and not seek an enhanced penalty based on Holcomb's prior felony record. The plea agreement also requires Holcomb to make restitution to the victim. Holcomb faces two to 10 years in prison when sentenced December 7th.
