A man was airlifted to a medical facility after suffering a severe head injury caused by a sledgehammer in Burleson County. Authorities have detained a suspect in connection with the incident.
On Monday, the victim was struck in the head while at a location in Somerville, approximately 40 miles northeast of Giddings. The Burleson County Pct 4 Constable’s Office shared footage on social media showing the helicopter transporting the man from the scene.
The victim sustained serious injuries, but details regarding his current health status remain unclear. The constable’s office was assisting the Somerville Police during an aggravated assault investigation on Avenue C at the time of the incident.
Information about the circumstances leading to the attack has not been disclosed, nor have any specifics regarding the victim’s condition been provided. The suspect, a male resident of Somerville, has been booked into the Burleson County Jail.
Further inquiries have been made to the constable’s office for additional details regarding the case.
