NEW BETHLEHEM, PA. (THECOUNT) — Matthew Atcheson, of Brookville, PA, allegedly slit the throat of Damen Dubrock, of New Bethlehem, PA, during a fight at New Bethlehem Desperado’s bar.

Authorities say Dubrock, 27, is in critical condition at a Pittsburgh area hospital after his throat was slit during a bar fight in New Bethlehem late Saturday evening.

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Clarion-based State Police was dispatched to Desperado’s Bar along Broad Street around 11:45 p.m. for a report of a fight.

Dubrock was transported to an area hospital where he was stabilized.

He is currently listed in critical condition and undergoing surgery.

Atcheson, 36, is being charged with Criminal Attempt-Homicide and other related offenses. He is awaiting arraignment. source

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the incident should call police at 911.