Authorities in Mount Pleasant arrested a man after a stabbing incident inside a local hotel that left one person injured and prompted a swift police response. According to KSLA and local officials, the stabbing occurred Tuesday morning at the Best Western Hotel on South Jefferson Avenue. Officers with the Mount Pleasant Police Department were dispatched to the scene after receiving a disturbance call reporting a violent altercation.
When officers arrived, they located a male victim inside the hotel suffering from stab wounds. Emergency responders transported the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police have confirmed that the victim’s injuries, while serious, are not believed to be life-threatening.
The alleged attacker remained at the scene when officers arrived and was taken into custody without further incident. Authorities identified the suspect as 23-year-old Miguel Angel Gonzales, who now faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
According to preliminary findings, police believe the stabbing was not random but instead stemmed from a personal dispute between the parties involved. Investigators say Gonzales and the victim knew each other, and an argument inside one of the hotel rooms escalated into violence.
Police have not disclosed the nature of the relationship or what prompted the argument. Detectives are currently interviewing witnesses, reviewing hotel surveillance footage, and collecting physical evidence from the scene.
The hotel temporarily restricted access to the affected area of the property as crime scene investigators processed the room where the attack occurred. Guests reported seeing a large police presence and emergency vehicles lined up outside the hotel shortly after the stabbing.
Officials said no other hotel guests or employees were injured during the incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The violent nature of the incident has left guests and nearby residents shaken, particularly because it unfolded inside a well-trafficked hotel during morning hours. Some guests described hearing yelling followed by a commotion before police arrived.
Hotel management declined to comment but shared that they are cooperating fully with the investigation and are offering support to impacted guests. The Best Western has reassured customers that safety remains a top priority and that incidents of this nature are rare on the property.
Local authorities have commended the quick actions of hotel staff and first responders, noting that rapid reporting and response prevented further harm.
The victim is expected to remain hospitalized for observation, and more updates on his condition may be provided in the coming days. Police have not released his identity at this time.
Violent incidents such as stabbings can leave victims and their families grappling with physical trauma, emotional distress, and significant financial burdens. Whether violence occurs in a hotel, apartment complex, public venue, or workplace, victims have legal rights and options.
At Haggard Crime Victim Attorney, a division of The Haggard Law Firm, attorney Michael Haggard, Esq. represents victims of violent crime nationwide, including stabbing victims, assault victims, and families impacted by preventable tragedies. While criminal charges address wrongdoing on behalf of the state, civil lawsuits can help victims recover compensation for:
Medical expenses
Lost income
Pain and suffering
Counseling and trauma recovery
Negligent security or property owner liability
Hotels and lodging properties have a duty to maintain safe premises. When a stabbing occurs on hotel property—and security measures were insufficient or foreseeable threats were ignored—victims may have grounds to pursue legal action.
Our firm investigates all contributing factors, including staff response, security protocols, lighting, access control, and prior incidents at the property. We work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless compensation is secured.
If you or someone you love is a victim of violent crime, contact Haggard Crime Victim Attorney today for a free consultation.
Mount Pleasant Police continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses as they prepare formal charges against Gonzales. Anyone with information about the altercation or who may have witnessed events leading up to the stabbing is urged to contact the Mount Pleasant Police Department.
Source:
https://www.ksla.com/2025/11/25/man-arrested-mount-pleasant-hotel-stabbing-incident/
