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2 Men Injured After Samurai Sword Attack in Colo. Springs

by KREX News Room
by Jacklyn Thrapp

Story Created: Mar 6, 2013 at 8:50 AM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 6, 2013 at 8:50 AM MDT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Two men were injured when a man attacked the boyfriend of a Colorado Springs woman with a sword.

Authorities say Sean Knapp went to Kenneth Sipes' apartment with a samurai sword on Tuesday. Police say Knapp swung the sword at Sipes' face when Sipes opened his door. Sipes caught the blade in both hands and was able wrestle the sword away.

Police say both men were bleeding extensively and were taken to a hospital. Authorities say the investigation is continuing.

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lol said on Wednesday, Mar 6 at 9:46 AM

That picture is hilarious, I gaurantee the perp in this case didnt look so elegant.

Oh boy said on Wednesday, Mar 6 at 9:04 AM

Well, perhaps universal background checks would of prevented this unfortunate incident.

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