Samurai Sword Used To Stab Medford Delivery Driver: Officials

MEDFORD, MA – A man accused of stabbing a delivery driver with a samurai sword in Medford was ordered held without bail Tuesday, according to 7-News. Nicholas Davis, 18, faces a charge of armed assault to murder, the network reported.

Authorities say on Jan. 12, Davis ordered food from May's Café to a Washington Street address and stabbed the delivery driver, 42-year-old Liang Cheng, from behind. He then took some money from Cheng while he was on the ground, according to police.

Investigators arrested Davis after tracing the delivery order number, 7-News reported. At his arraignment Monday, the prosecutor said Davis had attempted another order earlier in the day, but the driver got nervous and left before completing the delivery.

Police say Davis admitted to stealing $200 from Cheng after stabbing him. Cheng was found lying on the ground with a stab wound to his lower back after calling 911, according to police.

He underwent six hours of surgery and had his kidney and gallbladder removed. A GoFundMe campaign set up to help Cheng's family while he recovers has raised over $11,000 in one week.

Image via Medford Police Department