Authorities responded to a violent workplace incident today near the Bakerville/Duck River Bridge construction area in Tennessee, where two individuals were reportedly stabbed by a coworker.
According to initial reports, the suspect—identified as Yefri Manuel Emerterio Urbanez—fled the scene on foot, heading into a wooded area shortly after the attack. Law enforcement quickly launched a search operation, working to locate and apprehend him.
The search effort intensified after a passing motorist reported seeing a suspicious individual walking through a field several miles from the original scene. This tip helped redirect authorities, and with assistance from the Tennessee Highway Patrol Aviation Unit, officers were able to cover the expanded search area efficiently.
The suspect was eventually located lying in a wooded area adjacent to the field where he had been spotted. He was taken into custody without further incident. Authorities confirmed that he was still in possession of a knife believed to have been used in the attack.
Following his arrest, Urbanez was transported to jail and charged with multiple counts of attempted criminal homicide—one for each victim. The injured coworkers were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Their current conditions have not yet been publicly disclosed.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing as authorities continue to gather details.