Hillsboro man charged with attempted murder

The Hillsboro Police Department announced Thursday evening that a Hillsboro man has been charged with attempted murder for an alleged knife attack occurring on Northview Drive.

On Jan. 8 at approximately 10:39 a.m., the Hillsboro Police Department received a call to respond to an address on Northview Drive in reference to a male attacking another male with a knife while two males were detaining the alleged attacker on the ground.

Upon officer arrival, three males, all of whom had injuries and were bleeding, were located outside in a parking lot. A knife was recovered, and one male, who was identified as the aggressor, was detained, then transported to the hospital for his injuries.

The two males who were allegedly attacked were treated at the scene for their injuries. Statements were obtained by the victims and several witnesses who were at the scene.

The suspect was identified as James Hall, 33, of Hillsboro. Hall was charged with attempted murder, a felony of the first degree. After he received medical attention, he was transported to the Highland County Jail on that charge.

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