KERRVILLE, Texas – A Good Samaritan is being recognized by Kerrville police for his heroic actions to stop an almost deadly stabbing that resulted in one hospitalization and one arrest.
The incident happened around 8:15 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, at a Subway restaurant in the 200 block of Sidney Baker South.
The altercation soon escalated as the suspect, Patrick Patton, who was armed with a knife, began stabbing the victim, according to officials.
Kerrville police issued a statement on the incident, giving thanks to the citizen who stepped in.
“The Kerrville Police Department would like to thank the citizen for his heroic actions to stop the assault,” the department said.