Crime is out of control across the country leaving many to wonder how they can defend themselves. A couple has been left fighting for their lives after a horrific machete attack. The attack happened inside a storage business in Nashville, Tennessee. At this time investigators have labeled the attack a “random” act of violence.
Kevin and Leanne Craft, were at the office of Public Storage when their lives changed forever. A man with an 18-inch-long machete launched a brutal attack against the couple, hacking and slashing at them in a fit of rage.
Police claim that 35-year-old Kelvin Edwards walked into the office with the weapon. His intent was to kill. However, the strange details that have emerged is leaving investigators to put together the pieces of the case.
Metro Nashville Police believe that Edwards tried to kill the unsuspecting couple. They believe this was not a targeted attack but simply a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. ABC News reports that the man was allegedly upset over an unrelated incident.
Police told reporters that Edwards slashed Kevin and Leanne multiple times, even continuing his attack after the couple was on the floor bleeding to death. Law enforcement believes Edwards went into a fit of rage after discovering that the Rescue Mission was closed. Reports say that Edwards is homeless and told arresting officers that he was frustrated that he couldn’t get inside the shelter.
“The investigation … shows that Edwards, who is homeless, had a bin at Public Storage, which apparently contained the machete,” the Metro Nashville Police said in a press statement. “It appears Edwards retrieved the machete from his bin and explained that he decided to demonstrate his anger in the violent attack on the Crafts, who he did not know.”
After the attack, Edwards walked out into the street with his hands raised. Authorities then arrested and charged him with two counts of attempted murder.
“Kelvin Edwards, 35, will be taken to jail soon for this afternoon’s random machete attack on a husband & wife in the office of Public Storage, 800 5th Av S. The victims are in critical cond. 6 MNPD officers applied multiple tourniquets in an effort to save their lives,” the department confirmed.
First responders were able to reach the couple in time. Both were rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Authorities later confirmed that Leanne was stabilized but Kevin remained in critical condition, according to local news WSMV.
“The color red was very prominent,” Metro Nashville Police Officer James Hill said. “I could just tell from 20-25 feet away they were going to need quite a bit of medical assistance. I think we all as public servants, our desire is to serve and protect the community. I think we all would say we wish we got there sooner.”
The family sent the police department a letter, which was read to the public, thanking them for saving Kevin and Leanne’s lives.
“My in-laws were the ones that were attacked yesterday at the storage facility in Nashville. From all our information gathered the six officers that responded saved Kevin and Leanne craft’s lives. Accommodation won’t do it justice but thank you for serving and protecting the city of Nashville. Our family is forever grateful. God bless,” Don Aaron with Metro Nashville Police Department said while reading the statement from the family.
