All articles tagged with #machete attack
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
A Cuban national accused of beheading a man with a machete at a Dallas motel is in ICE custody, with authorities highlighting his criminal history and illegal status, amid ongoing debates over immigration enforcement and crime.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Three suspects are in custody after a machete attack outside a Times Square McDonald's left a man with stab wounds in both legs. The victim is in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital. The attack is believed to be linked to a group of scammers targeting tourists.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WWNY
An argument over littering outside a Little Caesars in Watertown escalated into a violent machete attack, resulting in two people being hospitalized. 18-year-old Shayquan Bullocks was arraigned on assault and weapon possession charges after allegedly attacking a couple with a machete following a verbal altercation. The victims sustained serious injuries, including a deep cut to the hand and head for the woman, and eye injuries for the man.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KPRC Click2Houston
A Houston man allegedly used a machete to attack his mother and sister, prompting a SWAT team response and a standoff with police. Neighbors described the victims' serious injuries and the man's surrender after about an hour. The two women were hospitalized with multiple stab and slash wounds, and the man is expected to be charged with aggravated assault. The motive for the attack has not been released.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Trevor Bickford, a 20-year-old radicalized Islamic jihadist, pleaded guilty to terrorism charges for attacking NYPD officers with a machete near Times Square on New Year’s Eve 2022. He faces up to 120 years in prison for slashing three officers during the annual celebration, expressing intent to commit jihad and kill as many people as possible. Bickford had become radicalized and planned the attack domestically after initially considering joining the Taliban overseas. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 11, 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KXAN.com
19-year-old Gregory Seth Gott was attacked by a man with a machete at Auditorium Shores in Austin, sustaining severe injuries to his hands, arms, legs, and back. The attacker, Ashton Kaine Talley, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest. Bystanders intervened, applying pressure to Gott's wounds and keeping him calm until first responders arrived. Despite his injuries, Gott feels lucky and grateful for the support he has received from the community. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with his medical expenses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KXAN.com
Austin Police have arrested 24-year-old Ashton Kaine Talley for allegedly carrying out a machete attack at Auditorium Shores, charging him with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of evading arrest. The victim, a teenager, was found with life-threatening injuries but is now in stable condition. Talley has been booked into the Travis County Jail.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A teenager in Texas was left "permanently disfigured" after being randomly attacked with a machete on a popular walking trail in Austin, where a shortage of over 500 police officers has led to unpatrolled parks and trails. The attack highlights the impact of the police shortage on public safety, with the police union calling for elected leaders to hire more cops. The incident is part of a trend of rising violence in Austin, which has seen a staffing crisis in its police department following budget cuts and anti-cop sentiment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KXAN.com
A teenager was randomly attacked with a machete near Auditorium Shores in Austin, leading to injuries and a trip to the hospital. The suspect is in custody, and another person was chased by the attacker but managed to escape. Trail-goers are shaken by the incident and are reminded to stay vigilant while on the trail.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KEYE TV CBS Austin
A person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a machete attack near downtown Austin, with one suspect in police custody. The Austin Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting the assault and found one victim with apparent stab wounds. Further details about the circumstances of the attack were not immediately available.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A man in Florida, identified as Luis Ruiz-Herrera, has been arrested after a video captured him swinging a machete during a road rage incident. The attack occurred at an intersection in Miami Springs, where Ruiz-Herrera approached a motor scooter rider and swung the machete, making contact with the victim's face. The incident was caught on video by a third-party motorist. Ruiz-Herrera fled the scene but was later located and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. This incident follows another recent road rage incident in Florida where a man hurled a rock through a car window, hitting another driver in the face.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WYFF4 Greenville
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office is investigating a machete attack in which a man was cut in the face. The incident occurred at a homeless encampment near N. Watson Road. The victim initially sought help at a nearby business after sustaining a gunshot wound. No suspects have been identified, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers of Greenville.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KSAT San Antonio
A 35-year-old man was attacked and robbed with a machete at a convenience store on the South Side of San Antonio. The victim was approached by an unknown man who demanded his belongings, and when he refused, he was struck in the head with the machete. The suspect fled on foot and has not been found. The victim was taken to the hospital with a head injury but is expected to recover. The investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A Canadian tourist was shot and killed in the Mexican beach town of Puerto Escondido, just days after an Argentine tourist was hacked to death in a machete attack in the same Pacific coast resort area. The State Department travel advisory urges Americans to "Exercise Increased Caution When Traveling" to Oaxaca. Several tourists have been victimized by crime so far in 2023 in Mexico.