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On 6/11/2021 at approximately 1408 hours, VPD officers responded to an assault just occurred at Retriever Towing, located in the 6600 block of E 18th St. The female employee called to report she had been attacked from behind from an unknown male suspect. She reported she could not feel anything in her neck. Upon arrival, officers observed the female had been viciously stabbed in the neck and she was immediately transported to the hospital for treatment where she was in stable condition. The male suspect, who was identified as 20 year old Hunter Levi, was observed by witnesses fleeing on foot. VPD officers quickly set up a perimeter and a K9 search was conducted with the assistance of drones by CCSO and VPD. While fleeing, Hunter had discarded layers of clothing and briefly hid in businesses before being spotted by VPD officers near Burton & E 18th St. After a short foot pursuit, Hunter was captured and taken into custody. During the pursuit, an officer sustained a minor non life threatening injury.
Hunter was observed on video standing behind the female employee. He takes out a knife and adjusts the angle of how he wants to stab her before bringing the knife down onto her neck.
Hunter was transported to CCSO Jail where he was booked for Burglary and Attempted Murder.
The evidence discarded by Hunter was recovered by VPD K9 Koa and his partner Ofc Epperson. The public also assisted in providing video/information of Hunter's attempted escape route after he discarded his clothing to try and change his appearance.