Aggravated assault charges after knife attack near Murfreesboro Pike

Nashville, Tenn. (WZTV) — A man is facing serious charges after a knife attack near E Thompson Lane and Murfreesboro Pike.

According to an official report, officers responded to a call about a suicidal person on Oct. 20. They found the suspect, identified as 45-year-old Mayuak M. Jut, sitting on a curb while the victims were at a nearby bus stop.

The victims told police that Jut chased one of them with a large knife and attempted to stab them. When the first victim escaped, Jut allegedly turned on the second victim, who managed to grab Jut’s hands and prevent the stabbing, but was knocked out of their walker in the process…

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