Bexar County Deputies arrested 67-year-old Jorge Ariel Gonzalez Lopez following an August 16 incident at Talley Food Mart in West San Antonio.
Deputies responded to reports of a machete-wielding suspect, but both Lopez and the victim had fled before officers arrived. The victim was later located on August 17 with multiple lacerations, requiring up to 30 stitches, and chose to pursue charges.
On August 19, deputies executed a search warrant at Lopez’s residence on Dugas Drive. Lopez was found inside and identified through bystander video. Officers recovered clothing worn during the attack and collected blood evidence from Lopez’s vehicle. Lopez admitted to discarding the machete after the incident…