Texas Man Charged with Aggravated Assault After Stabbing Incident in Target

A 21-year-old Texas resident has been charged with aggravated assault following an alleged stabbing incident involving his mother at a Target store in Waco, Texas, on November 8. The individual, identified as Galveston Elijah Vriseno, is accused of attacking his mother, resulting in a serious neck injury.

According to reports from KWTX, KCEN, and FOX 44, police received a call around 2:20 p.m. regarding a potential domestic disturbance at the store. Upon arrival, they discovered a woman, later identified as Vriseno’s 43-year-old mother, who had suffered a stab wound to the left side of her neck. Witnesses assisted her, and since she was unable to speak, they provided a description of Vriseno’s clothing to the authorities.

Security cameras reportedly captured footage of Vriseno and his mother walking near the store’s optical section before the attack. Vriseno allegedly stabbed her and then fled the scene. He was later located at a nearby Jack in the Box restaurant at 4 p.m., where officers found him wearing the same clothing described by witnesses. Police stated he was attempting to dispose of items and wash blood from his hands.

When confronted, Vriseno allegedly admitted to having the knife used in the assault in his front pocket. According to an affidavit obtained by KWTX, Vriseno’s sister had informed police earlier that he claimed the Illuminati instructed him to kill his mother and sister, two days before the incident.

After being transported to a hospital, Vriseno’s mother underwent surgery and is currently in stable condition. Vriseno has been taken to McLennan County Jail and is being held on a $100,000 bond.

The Waco Police Department has been contacted for additional details regarding the case. PEOPLE has also reached out to Target for comments on the incident.