Harris County Machete Road-Rage Suspect Arrested, Charged With Aggravated Assault
Video of the threat near a school zone anchors the case.
Overview
- Harris County officials said they arrested 71-year-old Lawrence Taylor and identified him as the driver seen in the video clip.
- He was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and a judge set his bond at $50,000.
- Footage shows a man step from a pickup, grab what looks like a machete from the back seat, and walk toward a woman's car while shouting threats.
- The man rapped on her window and told her to get out, then put the blade back in his truck before driving off behind her.
- The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, told FOX 26 the encounter began after she slowed in a school zone and said he later followed her.