A 19-year-old young man, identified as Oscar Romerowas arrested in Nashville, Tennessee, accused of stabbing two people during a fight that occurred while they were watching a football game. soccer in an apartment complex, according to a police report released by local media.
The incident occurred on June 13 at The Grove Brentwood complex, located on Edmondson Pike in South Nashville. According to the arrest report, officers from the Metro Nashville Police Department responded to the scene after receiving an alert about an attack with a sharp weapon.
One of the victims moved by her own means to a medical emergency, while the other remained in the apartment where the incident occurred. According to the report, one of the people said that the group was watching a soccer game when Romero got upset, kicked some beers and started an argument.
He returned with a knife, according to police
A witness and one of the victims told officers that they asked Romero to leave the apartment. However, according to the police version, the young man left the place and returned shortly after with a knife.
The Police pointed out that Romero stabbed one of the victims in the chest, causing minor injuries. The second victim tried to stop the fight and suffered a wound to his arm.
After the attack, officers found traces of blood at the scene. According to the report, Romero fled to a nearby wooded area, where he was located and arrested.
He faces bail of US$80 thousand
Romero faces two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Authorities set bail US$80 thousand.
According to the report, The young man remains detained and held by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE).
So far, authorities have not released more details about the victims’ health or the exact reason for the argument. With information from Telemundo Nashville.
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