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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.