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Memphis, Tenn. — A lawn care employee has been arrested for stabbing his boss.
Police have arrested 33-year-old Earl Ellis for stabbing his boss on Thursday, Aug. 2. Ellis has been charged with attempted second degree murder and especially aggravated robbery.
Police say that Ellis approached the victim outside of his home in the 3500 block of Hallbrook and asked to borrow money. The boss gave him money out of his pocket, but Ellis demanded more. Ellis then began to stab the man.
The victim told police he gave Ellis $400 so that Ellis would stop stabbing him.
The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Ellis will be arraigned in court Monday morning.
