Tyler Aggravated Assault Reported
Posted/updated on: June 17, 2011 at 2:31 am
TYLER — Tyler police are investigating an aggravated assault that occurred in the parking lot of apartments in the 3400 block of Varsity Drive. The victim told officers she had been assaulted Wednesday afternoon by a woman known only to her by the name of Ann. She said the assault occurred as a result of an earlier argument over some damaged vehicle tires owned by the victim.
She told officers she was in the parking lot of the apartments when the suspect pulled up in a car and began swinging a knife at her. The assault was broken up by others in the parking lot. She had small cuts under an arm and face as well as a small puncture wound on her abdomen. She was treated at Mother Francis Hospital and released. No other injuries were reported. The investigation continues.
