Assault with a deadly weapon
Coverage of Assault with a deadly weapon in the Nexus archive.
- Fremont house party ends in neck stabbing: police
A suspect faces multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and attempted homicide, after a neck stabbing at a Fremont house party on July 25. The attack occurred at a residence on Thornton Avenue, where the victim was injured with a pocketknife.
- Deadly shooting at southeast Charlotte apartment complex deemed justified: CMPD
A deadly shooting at a southeast Charlotte apartment complex on June 12 was deemed justified by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, who confirmed no charges will be filed. Officers responded to an 'assault with a deadly weapon' call at the 7100 block of Wallace Road.
- LAPD releases new details after man threatening drivers with bat was fatally shot
The Los Angeles Police Department released new details about a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred after a man was accused of threatening drivers with a baseball bat. The incident happened around 6:25 p.m. Wednesday at a gas station near Normandie. The man was fatally shot by officers responding to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon.
- Murder suspect skips court appearance after east Charlotte shooting
David Simpson, accused of shooting two people in east Charlotte following a parking dispute, skipped a morning court appearance and faces charges including first-degree murder. His girlfriend, Shameka Scott, is charged with aiding his escape. Simpson has prior charges from the past three years.
- Man charged with murder in north Charlotte double shooting
Marquaris DeMontez Timmons, 24, was charged with murder and other offenses following a July 10 double shooting in north Charlotte that killed 20-year-old Cameron Elijah Gilliard-Robinson. The incident occurred on North Tryon Street near West 30th Street, with both victims hospitalized and one in life-threatening condition. The investigation remains active.
- 3 teens arrested after 14-year-old dies from injuries in northwest Charlotte shooting
Three teens were arrested in connection with the July 14 northwest Charlotte shooting that left a 14-year-old, Kamarhy Sanders-Livingston, dead from injuries a week later. The suspects, including two 17-year-olds named Tabius Joseph and Juandriqus Dempsey and an unidentified 15-year-old, face murder charges after being initially charged with assault and conspiracy.
- Pursuit suspects in custody after chase in South L.A.
Two burglary suspects are in custody after a chase in South Los Angeles following a failed traffic stop by the Los Angeles Police Department, during which the driver committed assault with a deadly weapon.
- San Jose police shut down illegal nightclub
San Jose police shut down an illegal underground nightclub in an industrial area after receiving reports of assault with a deadly weapon.
- Police seek information after assault in east Charlotte
Police in Charlotte-Mecklenburg are investigating an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Independence Boulevard near the Briar Creek exit in east Charlotte. Victims sustained life-threatening injuries and self-reported to the hospital. Authorities are seeking information from the public.
- Burglary suspect apprehended with help of Flock camera system
A suspect was arrested after a violent burglary at Monroe Tobacco and Stuff, where a shot was fired into the occupied store. The Flock Safety camera system aided authorities in identifying the getaway vehicle, leading to the capture of Sherwin Alfonzo Green in Lexington, South Carolina. The second suspect remains at large.
- Man wanted for Riverside County murder arrested in Mexico
Adolfo Lopez Jr., a fugitive from Riverside County, was arrested in Mexico for a shooting that resulted in one death and another person hospitalized. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office identified him as the suspect in an assault with a deadly weapon on June 28.
- Man Accused in Pasadena Metro Station Stabbing Due in Court Monday
Antonio Olivera, 37, is scheduled to appear in court Monday for a pretrial hearing related to a stabbing incident at the Sierra Madre Villa Metro station over 14 months ago. He faces two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon and assault by means of force likely to cause serious harm.
- Myers Park HS student charged in connection with shooting near Romare Bearden Park
A 16-year-old Myers Park High School student has been charged in connection with a weekend shooting near Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte. Two individuals were shot and hospitalized but are expected to survive, while the Ink N Ivy restaurant was also struck by gunfire. Two suspects, including Jamariae Blue, were arrested, with Blue charged with assault with a deadly weapon and held on a $750,000 bond.
- California prison worker sues over vicious attack as she shows her life-altering injuries
A California prison worker is suing after a vicious attack that caused life-altering injuries. Attorneys argue the inmate, who was later jailed for assault with a deadly weapon, should not have had access to knives in the kitchen.
- Pima County Sheriff issues alert for kidnapping suspect 7 miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home
The Pima County Sheriff issued an alert for a career criminal suspect in a kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon case that occurred on May 29 in Tucson. The suspect is 7 miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home.
- Armed intruder shot, killed by Riverside County homeowner identified
A suspect has been identified in a Riverside County homicide investigation where a homeowner shot and killed an intruder. Deputies responded to the 1300 block of Heron Way on June 5 following reports of an assault with a deadly weapon.
- Armed intruder killed after exchange of gunfire with homeowner in San Jacinto
A homeowner in San Jacinto fatally shot an armed intruder during an exchange of gunfire inside a residence. Deputies responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon on Heron Way late Friday night.
- Man convicted in unprovoked Inner Sunset knife-slashing attack: SFDA
A 31-year-old man was convicted for an unprovoked knife attack that injured a woman in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. The San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced the conviction for assault with a deadly weapon.
- Miami firefighter arrested, charged in domestic violence incident months after confrontation with deputies
Maximo Vasquez Jr., a Miami firefighter, has been arrested for domestic violence charges including assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery, and false imprisonment. This is his second arrest in under a year, following an August confrontation with Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies during a 911 call about a missing wife.
- Jewish couple attacked by man with dog, bat in Santa Monica
A Jewish couple was violently attacked by Tar Nay in Santa Monica on Sunday around 5:20 p.m., with the suspect using a dog and bat before being charged with assault and criminal threats.
- Menlo Park officer injured in crash on eastbound Dumbarton Bridge
A Menlo Park police officer was injured in a crash on the eastbound Dumbarton Bridge during a pursuit of a suspect vehicle linked to an assault with a deadly weapon investigation. The suspect fled toward Fremont, and traffic on the bridge was disrupted as emergency crews responded.
- Police arrest man after alleged threats, dog bite in Santa Monica
Santa Monica police arrested Tar Nay after he allegedly threatened people with a baseball bat and his dog bit a victim during an incident on Sunday. The suspect was booked on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats, while the dog was taken to a shelter.
- LIVE: LAPD officers chase armed suspects in downtown L.A.
LAPD officers are pursuing an armed suspect wanted for assault with a deadly weapon in downtown Los Angeles. The suspect drove erratically at high speeds, including on the wrong side of the road, as officers followed closely.
- Suspect in Palm Springs shooting found dead hours later
The suspect in a Palm Springs shooting was found dead hours later after police entered a commercial unit where he had fled. The incident occurred around 2:35 p.m. in the 290 block of West San Rafael Drive, following a report of an assault with a deadly weapon.
- As California Chick-fil-A worker took orders, a man slammed a concrete brick on her head
A Chick-fil-A worker in California was attacked with a concrete brick by a man, resulting in a seven-year prison sentence for the suspect. Santa Barbara County prosecutors confirmed the conviction and sentencing.