Samurai Sword Attack Nearly Severs Man's Arm: Reports

LOS ANGELES — A man accused of attacking another with a samurai sword outside an affordable housing complex in Venice was arrested over the weekend, according to reports.

Justin Lee Tucker, 29, was arrested Saturday with bail set at $1 million, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He was taken into custody near Venice Beach on suspicion of attempted murder, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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The attack occurred around 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the area of the 700 block of Rose Avenue, according to Public Information Officer Tony Im, who said the victim was stabbed with a sword and taken to the hospital. The attacker fled the scene, Im said.

The incident unfolded outside Venice Community Housing — where Tucker was a resident — and was tied to an argument over property between Tucker and his 27-year-old victim, the Times reported.

The California Post described the weapon as “a 16-inch samurai blade,” and the attack left the victim’s arm spewing blood and nearly severed, according to the Times.

Erika Lee, co-director of Venice Community Housing, told the Times that the nonprofit takes safety seriously and was meeting with residents.