A 19-year-old man from Texarkana, Texas, is facing serious charges after allegedly attacking another man with a sword during a heated argument, causing severe injuries to the victim’s hand and face. The young man, Deroyce Brown, is now accused of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon after the July 23 incident.
Details of the Attack
According to police reports, the attack took place at a house on Lumpkin Street in Texarkana. Brown, who had been arguing with the victim, allegedly took a sword and used it to hack off the victim’s hand and mutilate his face.
Brown later admitted to the attack in an interview with authorities, reportedly saying, “I cut his motherf—ing hand off.”
Witnesses at the scene described hearing the argument before waking up to find blood on the floors. One witness reported hearing Brown scream at the victim while attacking him.
After the violent incident, Brown fled the scene, and police were able to track him down using a blood trail, which led them to a nearby address on Waterman Street. Brown was taken into custody and is currently being held on a $500,000 bond.
Brown’s Statements and Claims
During his police interview, Brown was questioned about the details of the attack. He admitted to stabbing the victim in the face and eye with the sword and slashing the victim’s shoulder.
Brown claimed that the two men had been drinking and argued over an item that he believed was taken from him. Despite the brutal nature of the assault, Brown tried to deflect responsibility by stating that a “dog” had attacked the victim, and he claimed he acted in self-defense.
However, authorities found no evidence of a dog in the house, and no animals were found to support his claims. Surveillance footage from the police interview room later showed Brown acting erratically, even laughing at points and refusing to speak further without a lawyer.
Legal Consequences and Charges
Brown is now facing a charge of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon, and if convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. The horrific nature of the attack, combined with Brown’s erratic behavior during his interview, has made this case particularly alarming.
His defense of self-defense and the claim about the dog appear to be unsubstantiated, adding further complexity to the legal proceedings.
The brutal sword attack by Deroyce Brown has left the victim with severe injuries and raised serious questions about Brown’s motives and mental state. As the legal process unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Brown will face the full consequences of his actions.
The case highlights the dangers of violent outbursts and the complexities of self-defense claims in situations involving deadly weapons.
