TRAVERSE CITY -- A 40-year-old Traverse City man is behind bars, charged with trying to kill another man during an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.

It happened around 7:55 Friday morning at 1610 Barlow Street in Garfield Township.

Officials say about fifteen people were at the AA meeting when they noticed one member was acting erratically. The victim, who was the chair of the meeting was trying to call law enforcement when the suspect grabbed the man in a choke hold and cut his face and neck.

Investigators say the men did not know one another.

The victim, a 48 year-old Traverse City man received first aid at the scene and went to Munson Medical Center by private transportation to receive medical attention.

The suspect was arrested and transported to the Grand Traverse County Jail where he is being held on charges of  assault with intent to murder.