Atlanta

Police arrest man who pulled knife on victim, bit off chunk of ear

ATLANTA — Police have arrested a man they say pulled a knife on someone and then bit off a piece of their ear.

Investigators said the suspect, later identified as Landon Dallas Cook, attacked the victim along Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard last Monday.

Police said Cook punched a man in the face and then a fight took place. That’s when he pulled a knife on the victim and bit off a chunk of his ear.

Crime Stoppers Atlanta posted surveillance photos of Cook as he was walking onto a MARTA train.

Cook has been charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery.

An arrest was made in an Aggravated Assault that occurred at 983 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd on 6/14/2021 with the help...

Posted by City of Atlanta Police Department on Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Anyone with further information on this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.

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