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Buffalo man arraigned on charges related to fatal stabbing

Timothy Austin, 36, (also known as Khali Ali) was arraigned on one count of first-degree manslaughter, a Class B felony.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man is facing charges in connection with a fatal stabbing this past weekend.

Timothy Austin, 36, (also known as Khali Ali) was arraigned on one count of first-degree manslaughter, a Class B felony.

Investigators say Austin allegedly stabbed Tremaine Mayfield, 49, in the chest with a knife after an argument escalated in the 400 block of Niagara Street on June 11.

When police arrived on scene, they found Mayfield with a stab wound.  He was taken to ECMC by ambulance. Mayfield later died of injuries sustained in the altercation. 

Austin is scheduled to return to court on Friday, June 16 for a felony hearing. He is currently held without bail.

If Austin is convicted of the charge levied against him, he could face a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant DA Rebecca L. Schnirel of the homicide unit. 

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