What This Story Is About
- A Tennessee man is facing charges after allegedly attacking a woman with a hammer and causing serious injury.
Why It Matters
- Police are still searching for the suspect, Ross Peterson.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Arrest warrants charging aggravated assault, harassment and theft of property have been issued against Ross Peterson, 38, for allegedly attacking a woman with a hammer and causing serious injury.
The two had a prior dating history, according to a press release from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
Officers respond to scene
According to the release, MNPD officers responded to the woman’s residence Saturday at 7:15 a.m. and found her lying in her backyard with extensive injuries to her head and face.
Officers had responded to her home a few hours earlier after she reported that Peterson had been sending her multiple threatening text messages and had shown up at her doorstep, where they argued. Officers assisted her in obtaining an order of protection and a harassment warrant, which was issued Saturday at 6:15 a.m.
Attack occurs after officers leave, officials say
Officers drove the victim home. A short time later, Peterson returned to the residence. The victim heard a knock at the door and, when she looked outside, reported seeing Peterson appear to vandalize her car. She went outside to confront him when the attack allegedly occurred…