LaGrange man severely injured after being attacked with pickaxe
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- LaGrange man severely injured in pickaxe attack on May 26; suspect Emmanuel Boyd arrested and charged with attempted murder.
- Victim found unresponsive on East Bacon Street, transported to trauma center; investigation ongoing, tips encouraged via Tip411 system.
A LaGrange man is at a trauma hospital Tuesday after being attacked with a pickaxe.
The attack happened in the 400 block of East Bacon Street around 10:25 a.m. on May 26, 2026, during a fight. As officers responded to the scene, they located a victim with severe injuries and unresponsive in the middle of the road.
The victim was immediately transported to a trauma center for further treatment.
Authorities say the investigation revealed that Emmanuel Boyd, who had fled the scene, had attacked the victim with a pickaxe.
Detectives later located Boyd, and he was taken into custody.
Boyd was charged with Criminal Attempt to commit Malice Murder, Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery. Boyd was transported to the Troup County Jail.
This investigation remains active.
Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective H. Everhart or K. Scott at 706-883-2620.
Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips through the Tip411 system. This can be done via the mobile application, through the online portal, or by texting the keyword LAGRANGE to 847411. These channels are designed to ensure the public can share critical information confidentially and securely.
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