Man accused of machete attack on teen 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.
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.
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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.