Crime

Report reveals details about stabbing outside a Columbus Starbucks

Hannibal Chambers
Hannibal Chambers

The Columbus man accused of attacking a woman at Starbucks Thursday afternoon allegedly stabbed her in the head, back and shoulder, authorities said.

Hannibal Herman Chambers, 34, faces charges of aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime. He remains in the Muscogee County Jail without bond.

Columbus police were called to the Starbucks at 4519 Woodrufff Road around 11:22 a.m. Thursday to investigate a stabbing in the parking lot.

Officials said a woman was walking to her vehicle when Chambers approached her and stabbed her in the head, back and shoulder. Police confirmed that her injuries are not life-threatening, but her current condition is unclear at this time.

Officers said a witness followed the suspect to his home in the 1900 block of 44th Street, where he was arrested at 2:33 p.m.

Sarah Robinson: 706-571-8622, @sarahR_92

This story was originally published April 7, 2017 at 12:53 PM with the headline "Report reveals details about stabbing outside a Columbus Starbucks."

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