A homeless man in Florida was arrested on Tuesday after stabbing a hiker who befriended him on a trail for unknown reasons.
The 37-year old homeless man known as Jonathan Davis, stood in bloodied clothes while authorities cuffed him and placed in the back of a police car.
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said, “The stabbing happened on the Florida Natural Scenic Trail in Crestview after the hiker and his wife set up camp and met the homeless man.”
“Davis stabbed the 45-year-old hiker, who was visiting from Ohio, in the abdomen and left the area,” authorities said. “We are not sure what led to the attack and investigators are still trying to piece together what unfolded during the altercation.”
The hiker’s wife trekked to an area where she could use her cell phone and called 911 for help. Her husband was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition, but was expected to survive.
The victim’s wife was able to describe the suspect, which helped an officer with the Crestview Police Department spot Davis walking on State Road 85.
Davis was taken into custody on outstanding warrants for burglary and other charges out of Leon County.
During a search, investigators discovered a bloody knife and blood on Davis’ clothing.
Davis, of Havana, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
