Brooklyn Park man sentenced for stabbing victim 17 times in north metro bar
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced for stabbing a victim 17 times in a Crystal, Minnesota bar in March 2024.
Kendrick Dotstry of Brooklyn Park was sentenced on Friday to four years and six months in prison for second-degree assault with credit for 399 days served, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
Dotstry was originally charged with second-degree attempted murder, but reached a plea deal for the lesser charge last month.
Surveillance footage allegedly showed Dotstry seated inside SteveO's Bar in Crystal on March 16, 2024. The victim's arm touched Dotstry a couple of times, resulting in him talking to the victim. Police say the victim put his hand up "in an apologetic manner."
Their interaction continued to escalate before Dotrstry swung at the victim. The victim is allegedly seen on video attempting to place Dotstry in a headlock as he continues to stab the victim. Eventually, the victim released Dotstry and fell to the ground.
Charges say Dotstry stabbed the victim 17 times, including nine times in the lower back.
Police said at the time, Dotstry denied ever having a knife and stabbing the victim. However, the criminal complaint says a knife was recovered near where police arrested Dotstry.
