Nashville Man Faces Attempted Homicide Charges in Family Dispute
A Nashville man, Reginald Ward, 45, has been charged with two counts of attempted criminal homicide after allegedly stabbing his stepfather multiple times and hitting his stepbrother with a hammer in their Donelson home. All three individuals were hospitalized following…
Nashville, TN, August 24, 2026 —
Reginald Ward, a 45-year-old Nashville resident, has been formally charged with two counts of attempted criminal homicide. The charges stem from an alleged violent incident that occurred at a home in Donelson, involving his stepfather and stepbrother.
According to authorities, Ward is accused of stabbing his stepfather numerous times. In addition to the alleged stabbing, Ward is also accused of striking his stepbrother with a hammer during the same incident. The exact timeline and sequence of events leading up to the alleged assault were not immediately detailed.
The altercation resulted in injuries to all three individuals involved. Following the incident, Reginald Ward, his stepfather, and his stepbrother were all transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The severity of their injuries and their current conditions have not been publicly disclosed.
The Donelson home where the incident took place is the focus of the ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officials have not released further details regarding the motive or the circumstances that precipitated the alleged attacks. The investigation is being handled by local authorities.
Ward’s arrest and the subsequent charges mark a significant development in the case. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Chasity Maynard on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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