A 27-year-old Akron man has been charged with attempted murder after a machete attack at a home in Akron on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, according to InkFreeNews[1]. The outlet published its report on October 6 and was the only outlet reporting these details at the time of the draft.
Police said a victim was struck on the head with a machete and suffered heavy bleeding, a reported skull fracture, a cut of 4 to 5 inches to the head, and wounds to the hands. A woman suffered a bruise to her shoulder. A victim was taken to a local hospital.
InkFreeNews reported that the man was arrested and is being held without bond. He faces attempted murder, a Level 1 felony; aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony; domestic battery resulting in serious bodily injury, a Level 5 felony; and domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. Police reported a portable breath test result of .218. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office and an Indiana State Police trooper responded. These charges are accusations, and the man is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
What people hurt in a violent attack should do next
This was not an accident, but if you are hurt in a violent attack, many of the same practical steps apply. Follow every treatment recommendation and keep hospital and follow-up records, especially when the reported injuries involve the head.
You can ask the prosecutor's office for a victim advocate who can explain protective orders, hearings, and victims' rights. You can also look into Indiana's crime victim compensation program, which may help with certain costs for victims of violent crime.
A criminal case and a civil claim are separate. Restitution in a criminal case may not address every loss. Organizing medical records, bills, and other incident records can help you prepare for a free case evaluation. The firm's guide on what to bring to an injury consultation explains which records may be useful.
Why location matters in an Indiana injury claim
The attack happened at a home in Akron, in Fulton County, and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office responded. A civil case would ordinarily be filed in the county where the harm happened or where a defendant lives.
Most Indiana personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4[2]. A civil claim after an assault is usually against the person responsible. Nothing reported suggests that another party bears responsibility, and this article does not suggest otherwise. You can read more about the general filing period in this guide to Indiana injury claim deadlines.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a personal injury law firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm handles serious injury claims for people in Fulton County and across Indiana. Chad Delventhal can explain how a civil claim relates to a criminal case, which deadlines may apply, and how insurance or other recovery issues may affect the claim. Insurance companies and defendants may aggressively defend serious injury claims, so careful documentation matters.
If you need plain-language guidance about a possible civil claim, you can review the firm's personal injury services or request a free case evaluation. No outcome can be promised in any case.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
