Teen Boy Charged With Attempted Murder After Ax Attack in Richmond

Jasmine Hernandez required major surgery after being struck in the back with an ax during a parking dispute in the Bay Area on Tuesday night.

The 30-year-old mother was with her boyfriend, Irvin Henriquez, when a confrontation erupted over a parking space on a Richmond street, NY Post reported. What began as a disagreement over where to park escalated into a violent physical altercation involving multiple people and weapons.

Surveillance footage obtained by KTVU captured the moment the situation turned critical. The video shows the couple’s vehicle parked on the street before another car pulled up closely behind them, leading to a confrontation on the sidewalk between individuals from both vehicles.

During the chaos, a 14-year-old boy allegedly went into a nearby home and retrieved a carpenter’s hammer—a tool featuring an ax on one end—and struck Hernandez in the back, according to the report.

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The attack left the family facing immediate physical and financial instability. Hernandez was hospitalized for her injuries, and both she and Henriquez are currently unable to work as they attempt to care for their 1-year-old daughter.

Stephanie Hernandez, the victim’s sister, described the harrowing aftermath of the assault. The family is now considering relocating to a different area for safety.

Richmond mom suffers axe attack; 14-year-old arrested after parking dispute — KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

“I’m still trying to process it,” Stephanie Hernandez told KTVU. “Because my sister stopped breathing for a bit in my hands. I just close my eyes and I still hear her screaming, asking me for help.”

The violence was not limited to the ax attack. Stephanie Hernandez also claimed she suffered a scratch and a bruised lip during an encounter with the neighbors’ other son, while Henriquez sustained a potential knife slash to his elbow, NY Post reported.

Law enforcement officials confirmed that the 14-year-old suspect is being held in juvenile hall. He faces charges of felony battery and attempted murder. The teenager’s mother is also facing legal consequences, including charges of felony assault and acting as an accessory.

The severity of the incident has sparked intense discussion regarding neighborhood volatility and the escalation of minor disputes. Residents on social media said that parking conflicts are a frequent source of tension in the area.

One social media user commented on the frequency of such arguments in Richmond, stating, “Unfortunately, this is all too common in Richmond. People act like public parking belongs to them, and I’ve seen arguments over it firsthand.” The same user expressed concern regarding the long-term impact of the teen’s actions, adding, “If this behavior isn’t addressed, that child is going to be a menace.”

The incident highlights the immediate human stakes of urban friction, where a disagreement over street space can lead to life-altering medical emergencies and criminal proceedings involving minors.

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