Man accused of machete attack on teen found incompetent to stand trial

Austin machete attacker found incompetent

The man accused of attacking a teen with a machete has been committed to a mental health facility after being found incompetent to stand trial.

AUSTIN, Texas - A man accused of stabbing a teen with a machete at Auditorium Shores has been found incompetent to stand trial.

FOX 7 Austin has learned that Ashton Kaine Talley has since been committed to a mental health facility.

APD identify accused machete assailant

A teenager is fighting for their life after being attacked by a person with a machete in South Austin near Auditorium Shores. A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged.

Investigators say Talley attacked 19-year-old Seth Gott multiple times with a machete on January 9 along the hike and bike trail near Lady Bird Lake.

Talley was found and arrested nearby for attempted murder and aggravated assault.

Machete attack victim speaks out

The Austin teenager who was badly injured in a machete attack earlier this week is thanking those who saved his life. He spoke to FOX 7 Austin about his attack and recovery.

After a competency evaluation, Talley was found incompetent and committed to a facility.

Gott told FOX 7 Austin he's making progress in his rehab, and he doesn't object to the man receiving treatment. He says it's his understanding Talley could face criminal charges after treatment.

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