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Man stabs brother who intervened in his suicide attempt

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Brandon L. Gentry, 25, of Nice, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly attacked his brother, who had intervened to stop him from committing suicide. Lake County Jail photo.



 



NICE, Calif. – A local man was arrested earlier this week after he allegedly stabbed his brother and threatened to shoot him when his brother stopped him from committing suicide.


Brandon L. Gentry, 25, of Nice, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 14, for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, according to Sgt. John Gregore of the Lake County Sheriff's Office.


Early on the morning of Aug. 14 sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an assault victim at the Marina Market in Nice, Gregore said.


Deputies contacted 27-year-old old Ryan Gentry, who Gregore said was bleeding from knife wounds.


Ryan Gentry told deputies that he saw his brother, Brandon Gentry, attempting to cut his own throat with a knife, Gregore said.


When Ryan Gentry intervened, Brandon Gentry allegedly stabbed him numerous times with the knife. Gregore said Brandon Gentry then allegedly picked up a handgun and threatened to kill his brother before he struck him with the gun.


As Ryan Gentry fled from the residence, he heard several gunshots, but he was not struck by any bullets, Gregore said.


Later that morning Brandon Gentry was later located and arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail, according to jail records.


His booking sheet indicated he was charged with felony counts of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, willful discharge of a firearm in a negligent manner and making threats with the intent to terrorize, and misdemeanor exhibiting a firearm, with bail set at $85,000.


Jail records indicated he later posted bail and was released.


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