Man Charged After Machete Attack on Mother in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas – In a shocking incident on Thursday morning, a man has been taken into custody after allegedly attacking his mother with a machete, according to the Fort Worth Police Department. The attack occurred around 11:10 a.m. on Elsinor Drive during a reported domestic violence dispute, leaving the victim with critical injuries.
Details from the police reveal that after the assault, the suspect fled the scene but later showed up at a neighbor’s home. In a dramatic turn of events, the neighbor, feeling threatened, fired at the suspect but missed. The assailant was apprehended shortly thereafter by responding officers.
The suspect has been identified as 21-year-old Isaac de Jon Roberts and has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and burglary of a habitation. He was booked into the Fort Worth PD Detention Facility at 2 p.m. on Friday.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was transported to a local hospital where she is reported to be in critical but stable condition. As of now, police have not disclosed any details regarding the motive behind the attack.
The Fort Worth Police Department has confirmed that they are continuing their investigation into the incident. This alarming act of violence raises concerns about domestic safety, prompting calls for increased awareness and resources for those facing similar situations.
Further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds. The community watches closely, advocating for the victim’s recovery while seeking justice for a family torn apart by violence.
For more information, stay tuned to local news channels and the Fort Worth Police Department’s official reports.
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