PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A stabbing inside a Portsmouth Walmart Sunday morning was the result of a random crime, according to a criminal complaint obtained by WAVY News.
Officers arrested Deaquan V. Johnson, 29, on charges of attempted murder, malicious wounding and unlawful stabbing.
Portsmouth Police were called to the Walmart at 1098 Frederick Boulevard around 8:40 a.m. Sunday when officers arrived to find a man suffering from multiple stab wounds to his back, according to court documents. Portsmouth Police told WAVY the victim’s wounds were not life-threatening.
Police did not provide additional details.
According to court documents, though, Johnson told police he went to the Walmart “to stab anyone in the store.” He said he walked up behind the victim with a knife. When the victim turned around, he reportedly saw Johnson with the knife. According to court records, Johnson told police “he saw me with the knife so I decided to stab him anyway.”
Johnson also told the officer he was not in his right mind and that he has been experiencing family issues.
There were multiple witnesses to the Walmart stabbing incident, according to documents. Police are asking with information on this case to come forward by contacting the Portsmouth Police Investigations Bureau at 757–393–8536. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP.
WAVY confirmed Johnson has a lengthy criminal history.
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