HELENA — Randall Skates of Helena, 46 years old, has been charged with felony attempted deliberate homicide after he allegedly stabbed a person last week.

Skates made his initial court appearance on Monday; Lewis & Clark County Justice of the Peace Mark Piskolich set bail at $300,000 after a recommendation from the prosecution.

John Riley reports - watch the video: Stabbing suspect makes court appearance in Helena

According to court documents, dispatch began receiving calls about the incident at about 10:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Callers said a person was screaming that he had been stabbed near the 100 block of South Warren Street.

Officers found a man covered in blood, struggling to breathe with several stab wounds.

Injuries included lacerations to his head, chest, stomach, back, and a

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