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A man identified as 720 Rose Ave. resident Justin Tucker by the building’s management, Venice Community Housing, attacked another man with a sword nearly slicing his arm off on Thursday.
Witnesses stated Tucker had just returned from a shopping trip to Smart & Final and was approached by a man at the entrance to his building. The man asked Tucker for drugs. Truck went up to his place and returned with a large sword atacking the man, slashing his arm.
Witnesses called 911 to report the attack as Tucker took off on foot.
A nurse passingby was flagged down and his was able to stablize the victim till paramedics arrived. He was transported to a local trauma center.
Police have not officially announce Tucker as being the suspect, they just stated the suspect is a white male who was wearing a blue hat, blue jeans, and a green hoodie when he left the area. He is currently on the loose.
The weapon he used was a 16 inch sword and has not been found.
The nonprofit Venice Housing Corporation provides low-income housing and job services to the neighborhood’s inhabitants.
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