Florida man allegedly attacked sister with machete while she was sleeping next to toddler daughter
A Florida man has been accused of attacking his sister with a machete while she was asleep in bed next to her one-year-old daughter. Ruben Altidore, 36, allegedly struck his sister repeatedly, according to officials, in an assault that has shocked local authorities given the presence of the toddler at the scene.
Details of the case remain limited, but reports indicate Altidore reportedly made a threatening remark towards his sister during the attack, according to officials cited in coverage of the incident. The case is being treated as a serious violent crime, with further details expected as the investigation and any legal proceedings continue.
- Florida man accused of machete attack on his sleeping sister
- Toddler daughter was in bed beside her at the time
- Ruben Altidore, 36, faces charges over the alleged assault