A homeless man is accused of attacking a man with a hatchet after he offered to pay for the suspect’s stolen items
The Los Angeles Times reports that Kisu Brown, 41, was arrested Tuesday in connection with Saturday morning’s alleged assault. Authorities said the unidentified victim is currently in stable condition after suffering a crushed skull and a severe hand laceration.
The incident occurred outside a 7-Eleven in West Hollywood, California. Surveillance footage appears to show Brown brandishing a double-edged hatchet and hitting the victim several times before running off. At one point, another shopper tries to assist the fallen man as Brown continues to bludgeon him.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies told the newspaper that Kisu was accused of stealing food from the convenience store. Attempting to defuse the situation, the man offered to pay for the items, which further incensed Kisu. A brief scuffle ensued between the pair in the 7-Eleven, leading Brown to exit the store with the man following not far behind.
At Tuesday’s news conference, Sgt. Jeff Bishop said the victim’s hand “was nearly chopped in half” as he attempted to shield himself from the hatchet’s blows. He claimed that doctors relieved pressure on his skull by placing a tube in his head, according to WREG.
“What you think you’re doing is a nice and generous thing, and somebody just takes it out on you like this. [It’s] incomprehensible,” Seargent Bishop commented. “Very unfortunate.”
He also mentioned that Brown is a well-known “violent” transient with numerous felony convictions, including assault with a deadly weapon.
Los Angeles Police announced on Facebook that Brown is charged with attempted murder and is being held in lieu of $500,000 bail.
His next court date is scheduled for September 7.
WARNING: The following video footage is extremely disturbing and graphic. Please use discretion.
https://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment/videos/1910469735646597/
[Featured Image: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department]