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[Original Publish Date: 09/21/20]
[Update: 3:30 p.m.] EPD Officer J. Allred just told LLN that a suspect is now in custody. Casey Hays has been arrested for one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and may be facing additional charges.]
EUSTIS, Florida — Eustis Police Department is investigating a double stabbing that occurred on Grand Island Shores Road, shortly after 5:30 a.m. Saturday, according to EPD Officer J. Allred.
EPD responded to 2722 Grand Island Shores Road, Eustis on a report of a battery, according to a press release; upon arrival they found the caller rendering aid to male inside the home who was suffering from stab wounds. Another male was also at the home.
“Due to the evidence on scene it was clear the residence is where the incident took place,” Allred said in the press release.
Officers on scene received information a second stabbing victim was at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares. The investigation revealed that victim was also stabbed at the home on Grand Island Shores Road, Allred said. Both victims were transported by air to separate hospitals for further treatment and are expected to recover.
“It is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public,” Allred said.
This is an active investigation; if you have information, call EPD at 352-483-5400.
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Our Editor-in-Chief, Marilyn M. Aciego, began writing for Lake Legal News in 2010. Born and raised in Lake County, she is a graduate of Umatilla High School and Lake-Sumter State College. She started her journalism career at LSSC, where she was editor of both student publications, The Angler and The Odyssey. Her professional career began at the Daily Commercial in 2004 where she covered cops and courts the majority of her time there until she left in 2009. Currently, along with being Editor-in-Chief of Lake Legal News, she is the Florida bureau chief for an international media organization. She has made more than two dozen appearances on live national television, including Nancy Grace and the Greta Van Susteren show, along with her appearance on Evil Twins. Contact her with breaking news, tips, and feedback by sending an e-mail to 352Tips@gmail.com. You can also contact us on our Facebook page — and make sure you “Like” and “Follow us” there. [PHOTO CREDIT: Bonnie Whicher]
