Florida (32210) Woman Attacks Sleeping Boyfriend With Hatchet — Cops Say Attempted Murder

Jacksonville FL A Florida woman is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly attacking her sleeping boyfriend with a hatchet in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Jacksonville According to police the suspect reportedly struck the victim repeatedly later describing the act as being like splitting wood The man who suffered severe injuries was rushed to a nearby hospital where he remains in serious but stable condition Leadership say the violent attack happened in the early morning hours shocking neighbors and raising concerns about rising domestic violence cases in Duval County The suspect was taken into custody and is awaiting a bond hearing Key Facts LATEST Woman used hatchet to attack sleeping boyfriend in Florida IMPACT man injured rushed to hospital with severe wounds OFFICIAL SOURCE It was like splitting wood police affidavit states ACTION Officers urge residents to statement domestic violence directly Impact Of Jacksonville FL Precise Location Jacksonville FL Cedar Hills neighborhood near Blanding Blvd Neighborhood Connection It s terrifying to think this happened while he slept Maria Lopez Cedar Hills resident Visual Proof Sole Angle WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Domestic violence incidents in Duval County have risen this year police records show DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE Emergency Response IMMEDIATE MATERIALS Hubbard House Domestic Violence Hotline - National DV Hotline - - -SAFE OFFICIAL GUIDANCE If you suspect abuse call or a local hotline straightaway Sheriff T K Waters Jacksonville Sheriff s Office Neighborhood Pulse VOTE Should attempted murder with a weapon like a hatchet get automatic life sentences Yes NoSound off in comments representatives monitoring feedback Update Log AM Victim remains hospitalized condition listed as serious but stable AM Suspect charged with attempted second-degree murder bond hearing pending