Man Wanted in Connection with Stabbing in Late December

Richmond County authorities are looking for a man who is wanted for Aggravated Assault in connection with a stabbing incident in late December.

Investigators say James Glover was stabbed while in the crosswalk at Deans Bridge and Milledgeville Roads December 30.  Glover, who is homeless, said he was walking when he was suddenly approached by a black male who stabbed him multiple times with what he thought was a pocket knife.  Officials confirmed Glover was stabbed in the stomach, neck and side.

A woman who witnessed the incident as she was driving by stopped to help Glover.  She told deputies she saw the suspect flee on foot in the 2500 block of Deans Bridge Road.

Investigators have identified the suspect as 36-year-old Hassan Shereef Hopgood.  He's black, 5'6" and weighs 135 pounds.  If you have any information on his whereabouts contact the Richmond County Sheriff's Office at (706) 821-1020.