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A man is under arrest for a machete attack in Leon County

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The suspect is facing multiple charges including attempted first-degree murder

A man is under arrest after an attack at a home off Fairbanks Ferry Road. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) says another man was left with serious injuries late Wednesday after the attack involving a machete.

LCSO says the suspect, Willie Sims, fled to Gadsden County before deputies reponded to the call. With the help of a K-9 unit, Sims was caught Thursday afternoon and taken to the hospital for treatment.

Sims is facing charges of attempted first-degree murder, battery on a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest with violence.


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Gina Jordan is the host of Morning Edition for WFSU News. Gina is a Tallahassee native and graduate of Florida State University. She spent 15 years working in news/talk and country radio in Orlando before becoming a reporter and All Things Considered host for WFSU in 2008. Follow Gina: @hearyourthought on Twitter. Click below for Gina's full bio.