Man with machete attacks mother and son.
Man with machete or large knife attacks mother and son in White City. This happened off of the 300 block of Traub Avenue.
St Lucie County Police got a call at approximately 3:45 yesterday afternoon from a neighbor. The neighbor said a man was attacked either with a machete or a large knife. It was a mother and son who were victimized.
74-year-old Sheila Hamner was dead inside the home. The son, Kenny, was taken to Lawnwood where he underwent surgery.
Officials searching for 5'8"-5'9" Hispanic male, jeans and a dark shirt with bright writing last seen carrying a large knife or machete.
— St. Lucie Sheriff (@stluciesheriff) December 10, 2016
He was last seen carrying a large knife or machete. If anyone in the area of Traub Avenue or East Midway Road see someone matching this description, please call 9-1-1.
Friends and family are commenting on the St Lucie County Sheriff Facebook. Neighbor’s were expressing fear that there was a murder in the neighborhood.