LA Chef Recounts Machete Attack After Another Victim Dies

Surviving a Brutal Machete Attack

• 🔪 Kyle Leavitt, a chef in Los Angeles, is speaking out for the first time after being attacked with a machete.
• 🏥 Leavitt was walking home from his restaurant job and using his key at his apartment building when the assault occurred.
• 💥 He heard footsteps and felt what he initially thought were punches, but realized the blade had caused severe cuts, including to his right wrist.
• 🤕 Leavitt put his arms up to defend himself, resulting in his right hand being nearly severed and tendons being cut down to the bone.
• 👁️ The alleged attacker, described as having "crazy eyes," never spoke to Leavitt before running away.

A Deadly Encounter Nearby

• 💔 Unbeknownst to Leavitt, just minutes before and less than a mile away, another man was attacked with a machete in front of a bank building.
• 🚨 The other victim tragically died from his injuries.
• 🤝 Leavitt managed to bang on his building's door and received aid from someone in the lobby.

Recovery and Support

• 🛠️ Leavitt required two surgeries to save his hand and is expected to be unable to work for 2-3 months, leading to a loss of income.
• 🚓 Police arrested a suspect shortly after the assaults and reportedly found the murder weapon.
• 🙏 Friends have set up a GoFundMe page to help Leavitt during his recovery, with a link available on the KTLA website.