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Man accused of hitting stepbrother with hammer, stabbing stepfather
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 19, 2026
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Key points Authorities said he used a hammer to strike his 42-year-old stepbrother and a knife to stab his 70-year-old stepfather. A 45-year-old man is facing murder charges after allegedly attacking his stepbrother and stepfather.
A 45-year-old man is facing murder charges after allegedly attacking his stepbrother and stepfather. Authorities said he used a hammer to strike his 42-year-old stepbrother and a knife to stab his 70-year-old stepfather. The incident occurred inside a home when the man kicked in his stepbrother's bedroom door and attacked him. His stepfather was seriously injured while trying to intervene. The suspect was also injured during the struggle.
The man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The Metro Nashville Police Department issued warrants for the man's arrest, identifying him as Reginald Eugene Ward.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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