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A heated argument between a father and son took a violent turn early Saturday morning, resulting in a man being injured with a machete. Matthew Randall Sanchez Levario Jr. has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD).
The incident occurred in the 10300 block of Lorene, and SAPD swiftly responded to the scene after receiving a distress call around 4 a.m. When officers arrived, they discovered a 55-year-old man with a deep cut to his left ankle. The victim informed authorities that he had been engaged in a dispute with his son when the situation escalated, leading his son to grab a machete and attack him.
Identified as Matthew Randall Sanchez Levario Jr., a 36-year-old man, he had remained inside the residence following the assault. SAPD officers skillfully apprehended Levario without any further incident.
Levario has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is currently in police custody. He was booked into the local detention center and is being held on a $60,000 bond.
The injured father was promptly provided with medical attention at the scene by emergency medical services and subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The severity of his injuries and his current condition have not been disclosed by authorities.
The SAPD is actively investigating the incident to gather more information and determine the exact circumstances that led to the altercation. They have not released any additional details regarding the nature of the argument between the father and son.
