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Knife-wielding man chases strangers at Nashville bus stop, affidavit says
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chasity Maynard , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the alleged chase and the man's arrest are available from the source. A judge will review the case of a 40-year-old man on Friday morning.
A judge will review the case of a 40-year-old man on Friday morning. He faces charges including felony aggravated assault and public intoxication. The man is accused of chasing strangers with a knife.
The incident occurred at an intersection. A bus stop is located there.
Further details about the alleged chase and the man's arrest are available from the source. A court review is pending to determine the next steps in the case.
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Category: Local ·
Published: October 8, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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