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McDonald County, Missouri authorities have identified the victim who died there in a weekend stabbing.

The McDonald County Coroner’s Office say 30-year-old Christian Cummings, of Bartlesville, was stabbed six times — the fatal wounds were to his 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 p.m. at Timber Oaks Event Venue in Bartlesville.

This story was updated at 12:11 p.m. on June 27, 2024 to correct the age of the stabbing victim.