Man charged with attempted homicide

An evening of revelry ended in tragedy last Friday evening when a man was stabbed multiple times at the Clay Landing Boat Ramp.

Authorities have not released the name of the man who was stabbed in the upper torso and face. He was transported to Shands at the University of Florida where he underwent two surgeries.

The victim was released Monday and is recuperating, according to Lt. Evan Sullivan, public information officer for the Levy County Sheriff's Office.

According to records, the incident occurred sometime around 1:30 a.m. May 2 when individuals were drinking at the boat ramp.

A verbal altercation then ensued and that led to a physical fight between Calbren Leon Bennett, 35, of Chiefland and the victim.

During the fight, Bennett allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed the victim.

The sheriff's office said after the fight, Bennett left the boat ramp with David Williams, 19, of Chiefland and went to an address on N.W. 85 Court where the two burned the bloody clothes worn by Bennett.

Williams provided clothing to Bennett, who then left that address.

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