Inset: Gregory Grant (Escambia County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The home where Grant allegedly stabbed his ex’s new husband (Google Maps).
A 72-year-old man in Florida was taken into custody after reportedly attempting to harm his ex-wife’s new husband by stabbing him in the stomach on Thanksgiving morning. The incident took place at a residence on MacGregor Drive in Pensacola, as per the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were alerted to a possible stabbing around 11:15 a.m. following a 911 call.
Gregory Grant was taken into custody on Thursday and charged with one count of attempted homicide, records reviewed by Law&Crime show.
The authorities discovered that the suspect, Grant, had been residing temporarily with his ex-wife and her current spouse. An altercation between Grant and the new husband resulted in the violent act. The victim sustained a stab wound to the upper abdomen during the confrontation. The details of the dispute that led to the violent incident have not been fully disclosed.
The incident marks a troubling event that unfolded on a typically festive day, leaving the victim injured and the suspect facing serious legal repercussions. The quick response by law enforcement prevented further harm, but the emotional and physical toll on those involved is significant. The situation serves as a reminder of the importance of managing conflicts peacefully and seeking help when relationships become strained.
Grant was taken into custody and booked into the Escambia County Jail shortly after 1 p.m.
The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that were reportedly described as not life-threatening. The victim was identified by Pensacola ABC affiliate WEAR as Alan Bingham.
Bingham spoke to WEAR about the incident on Thursday afternoon, explaining that Grant had been homeless before he and his wife allowed Grant to stay in their home on a temporary basis.
According to Bingham, Grant was “clammed up in his room” when Bingham told him to come out.
“He got real angry at me and told me to flake off and he didn’t want to hang or associate with me,” Bingham said.
Bingham said he told Grant, “I’m just trying to help you,” per WEAR. That’s when the attack allegedly took place.
“He had a knife in his hand, which I didn’t see at the time,” Bingham told the station. “I felt it [stab me] in my side. Then he tried to stab me again, but he cut my thumb trying to defend myself. I had his arms … so I took my right foot and tripped him. And that’s how I got away and called 911. Then he locked himself in the room.”
Bingham said he was “just trying to be a nice guy” and help Grant in a time of need.
“And that’s the appreciation I get,” he said.
The sheriff’s office reportedly said that the incident is not considered to be domestic violence.
