Man stabbed in Texas machete attack near homeless encampment

An unidentified suspect with a machete allegedly attacked a person in Texas Monday night near a homeless encampment.

The attack reportedly occurred in southeast Austin whereas the alleged sufferer was strolling his canine, FOX 7 in Austin reported. 

“They start basically ganging up on this guy,” a resident who lives close by and who requested to stay nameless mentioned of the alleged assault. “Someone hit him on the back of the head, and then they stabbed him with a machete.” 

Footage of the incident seems to indicate a gaggle of males following the sufferer earlier than one allegedly stabs him in his arm. The sufferer is predicted to outlive. The suspect was described as a person in his 20s, the station reported. 

No arrests have been reported. 

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Austin Police didn’t instantly return Fox News’ request for affirmation. 

(Austin Police Department)

Nathan Hill, who owns Frazier’s Long and Low bar on Elmont Drive, informed the station that the alleged attack is the third this yr near the encampment. 

In January, a person was shot and killed on the identical nook, in line with FOX 7. 

Homeless camps sit alongside the I-35 frontage street in Austin, Texas, on February 17, 2021. 
(Photo by Montinique Monroe/Getty Images)

“This year, in particular, the beginning of this year, and this corner in particular, has been the most violence I’ve seen attached to homelessness, unhoused situation in my 20 years in Austin,” Hill mentioned. “I certainly have employees that are pretty concerned.” 

Another neighbor informed the station she’s involved for her security. 

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“I’m on high alert all the time. I can’t go out for walks,” mentioned the girl, who wished to stay nameless.