Machete Attack in Iredell County

A chilling machete rampage in Iredell County left a victim with severe injuries but stable in the hospital after a brutal assault on Lewis Ferry Road. The suspect, Joseph Payton Gallimore, 42, allegedly swung a Gurkha Kukri-style machete at the victim’s head and shoulder, slashed tires on two cars, and attacked another person before fleeing into the woods. Shockingly, he’d just been released from custody that same day. After a high-stakes chase involving K-9s and drones, Gallimore was found 13 miles away and now faces multiple felony charges including assault with intent to kill, domestic violence, and property damage—with no bail. A terrifying reminder of how fast violence can spiral. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8720cbf6f9cd6823