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Florida Man Stabs Man for Looking Like He's From the 60s
13 Oct
Summary
- Man attacked a stranger in a grocery store with a box cutter.
- Suspect claimed the victim looked like he was from the 1960s.
- The victim sustained a laceration requiring multiple stitches.
In Punta Gorda, Florida, a shocking incident occurred at a local Publix when 47-year-old Ramsey Thomas Lyons allegedly attacked a 70-year-old man with a box cutter. The unprovoked assault took place on a Saturday evening.
The victim reported feeling a punch to his face before realizing he had been stabbed. He sustained a laceration from his cheek to his neck, necessitating several stitches.
Lyons was apprehended near the store's entrance and informed authorities that he suffers from an undiagnosed mental illness. He claimed to dislike the "1960's era" and that the victim's appearance triggered the attack.
Lyons admitted to carrying the box cutter with the intent to harm someone, stating the victim "looked like he was from the 1960's." He was booked into the Charlotte County Jail, where he was still held as of Monday afternoon. This incident has raised concerns about mental health and public safety.
