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Hammer Attack Suspect Charged After Brutal Seattle Assault
4 Sep
Summary
- A man faces attempted murder charges for a brutal, unprovoked hammer attack.
- The victim suffered severe head and face injuries, spending weeks in a coma.
- The suspect was later arrested for allegedly stabbing two other individuals.
In downtown Seattle, a man has been charged with first-degree attempted murder in connection with a violent hammer attack that occurred on May 4. The suspect, Bey Muhammud, is also facing charges for allegedly attacking two other individuals since the initial incident.
George Miller, one of Muhammud's alleged victims, was struck repeatedly with a hammer outside the Renaissance Hotel. He suffered extensive head and facial injuries, necessitating a weeks-long coma and subsequent residency in an assisted living facility. Miller's mother described his ongoing struggles, including hearing loss and vision impairment.
Muhammud's arrest in July followed alleged stabbings of two other people in random attacks. Investigators linked him to the hammer attack through surveillance footage and unique clothing. A judge has ordered Muhammud to undergo 90 days of competency restoration related to his assault charges.
While awaiting arraignment for the hammer attack, the victim's mother expressed relief that the suspect is off the streets, hoping he remains incarcerated to prevent further harm to others. Muhammud's arraignment for the hammer attack is scheduled for next Wednesday.
