Bosworth Charged With Attempted Murder After Stabbing Leaves Man, 22, In Critical Condition

  • Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Byron Bosworth
Byron Bosworth

Chattanooga Police have arrested 34-year-old Bryon Bosworth in a stabbing on E. 34th Street on Tuesday that left a 22-year-old man in critical condition.

In the incident on Tuesday, police found the victim with life-threatening stab wounds In the chest.

According to a wetness, the victim and the witness went to Bosworth’s residence at 1905 East 34 St. in order to collect money owed to the victim. When the two arrived, Bosworth came storming out of his residence, yelling in a threatening manner, it was stated.

The witness said he tried to de-escalate the situation. Bosworth then allegedly stated, “I got your money right here” and stabbed the victim with a knife. The witness was able to get the victim into his car and left the premises.

Bosworth stated that he and the victim had fought earlier in the day, with the victim attempting to run him over with a car during this time. Bosworth then admitted to stabbing the victim, and corroborated the witness’ account of the events.

After the incident, the victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, and Bosworth was taken in for questioning.

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