A conversation about the Bible on public transit in Austin, Texas, sent one man into a stabbing spree.
Rogerio Martinez, 54, was arrested on March 13 for the alleged attack.
A woman and her friend had reportedly been discussing the Bible on the No. 3 bus, which prompted Martinez to say “I’m tired of hearing your voice,” per a report from KEYE-TV.
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He lunged at the woman’s friend with a kitchen knife he had been carrying.
An affidavit regarding the incident said that surveillance video captured Martinez stabbing a man in the back.
He then pulled out the knife and stabbed him thrice more, with the victim raising his hands in self-defense.
Another passenger pushed Martinez away, leading Martinez to allegedly stab him in the right leg.
Both victims survived, but the first victim was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center in critical condition.
Austin City Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes reacted
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