Delco Man Stabbed Victim In His Sleep, Shot By Police: DA

MEDIA, PA — A Delaware County man attacked and stabbed a man while he was sleeping, and was later shot by police, the District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.

The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 8 on the 900 block of Thornton Road in Upper Chichester.

James Michael Toy, 24, of Upper Chichester, jumped on top of a man sleeping on the couch inside the house and began to choke him, according to an account put together by detectives with the DA's Criminal Investigation Division.

Toy then stabbed the victim in the face with a knife, and when the man tried to yell out, he put his hand over the victim's mouth and said, "Shut up, I'm going to kill you."

It's not clear what sparked the assault.

The victim was able to fight free of Toy after suffering multiple stab wounds to his face, cheek, and hand, the DA said. He fled out the front door.

Toy came out after him with the knife in hand and encountered police. Police told him to drop the knife but he refused, and instead continued to advance toward them, according to the DA. Police then opened fire on Toy, hitting him in the hand.

Toy was taken into custody and has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and related counts.

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