PONTIAC, Mich. – A 51-year-old Independence Township man accused of killing a man and injuring another with a machete and steak knife has been charged with first-degree murder, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said Todd Szyszkowski is also charged with assault with intent to murder and armed robbery.
A 59-year-old Pontiac man, who authorities said was injured in the attack, fled the scene to a nearby gas station to report the incident.
Deputies said the 59-year-old man had severe lacerations to his head but is in stable condition.
AdOfficials said a machete and broken steak knife were found, believing to be the weapons used in the attack.