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Pierce Boykin, 31, was arrested on Monday and charged with
attempted murder, aggravated assault and other offenses
following the stabbing. The victim, an unidentified 27-year-old
man, was taken to a hospital where he remains in critical
condition, with wounds to his arm and side.
Another man, 29-year-old Devon Pickett, was fatally stabbed in
the same incident outside the Che Bar and Grill in Philadelphia
on Feb. 18 after an argument.
"The gentleman who is in custody is only charged with the
stabbing of the male who is in critical condition," a
Philadelphia police spokeswoman said.
"It is still an active investigation," she added. "Our homicide
unit is still working the case."
In a tweet following the stabbing, Minaj said the two men had
been in the city rehearsing for her upcoming tour.
Minaj's tour is due to start in Europe in March, according to
her website. The rapper is known for numerous hit songs,
including "Anaconda" and "Bang Bang."
(Reporting by Patricia Reaney in New York; Editing by Piya Sinha-Roy
and Lisa Von Ahn)
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