Docs: Indy man allegedly stabbed neighbor for no discernible reason

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man was leaving his apartment on Friday morning when a neighbor allegedly attacked him with a knife for no discernible reason.

Robert Stevenson, 35, of Indianapolis, was arrested in the wake of the attack after a SWAT team swarmed into his apartment. On Tuesday, Stevenson was officially charged with attempted murder, a Level 1 felony, and aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony.

According to court documents, the assault occurred at roughly 8:45 a.m. on Friday near an apartment complex in the 200 block of E. 12th Street. The victim said he was walking to his car when Stevenson rushed at him with a knife.

The victim told police Stevenson had been muttering to himself right before he pulled out a knife and charged. The victim fell to the ground and was stabbed numerous times while struggling with Stevenson…

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