A 41-year-old North Bend man, Noah Jordan Allen, has been charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder following a stabbing involving two family members at a home on March 17, 2026.
According to charging documents filed by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, the charges are designated as domestic violence offenses. Prosecutors have requested that bail be set at $1.25 million and remain at that amount, citing concerns that Allen poses a significant risk of committing further violent acts and a danger to the victims, other family members, and the community.
Allen refused court at his first appearance, and bail has not yet been addressed. Prosecutors are also seeking no-contact orders protecting both victims.
The incident began after a family member went to check on Allen, who reportedly said, “I don’t think violence is the answer.” A short time later, he told the same person, “I gotta do this,” then produced a knife and attacked. According to court documents, Allen stabbed the first victim multiple times. A second family member entered and attempted to intervene, but was also stabbed.
A struggle followed in which the knife is believed to have broken. The two victims were able to briefly disarm Allen, though he regained control of the weapon. One of the victims then placed Allen in a chokehold, allowing the other to remove the knife and go upstairs. The victim who applied the chokehold restrained Allen until deputies arrived.
Charging documents state that one victim sustained four to five stab wounds, including injuries to the chest, left arm, and right shoulder, along with possible cuts to a finger and shins. The second victim was stabbed in the chest and suffered severe cuts to the fingers while attempting to grab the blade.
A 911 call made during the incident included the statements, “my son is psychotic and stabbed my husband,” and repeated pleas of “please help.” During the call, one victim can be heard saying, “he stabbed me in the chest,” and later, “I’m bleeding out right now.”
Deputies with the King County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home and took Allen into custody. According to body-worn camera footage referenced in the documents, when asked, “Who stabbed who?” Allen responded, “I stabbed him and my dad.” He was taken into custody without incident.
Family members told investigators that Allen has longstanding mental health issues but no formal diagnosis, along with a history of refusing medical treatment. Prosecutors noted Allen has a prior criminal history that includes a 2010 DUI and a prior solicitation offense related to controlled substances.
Investigators recovered a knife believed to have been used in the attack, described as having a blade approximately five to six inches long. The handle was found downstairs, while the blade was located upstairs. Detectives also observed significant amounts of blood on the floor and walls inside the home.
Prosecutors describe the attack as unprovoked and allege that Allen attempted to continue the assault after both victims had been stabbed, stopping only after being physically restrained.
Allen is scheduled to be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. March 24 in room 1201 of the King County Courthouse, where he is expected to enter an initial plea.
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