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Holly Hill man accused of stabbing friend with machete arrested

HOLLY HILL, Fla. — Holly Hill police have arrested a man accused of stabbing his friend multiple times with a machete.

Police said Alexis Quintero cut up Luis Castro’s arms and neck with the machete during an argument Friday night.

The fight was over an ongoing dispute between the two friends, and Quintero ran to his car and pulled out the weapon in the middle of the argument, according to police.

The victim was rushed to Halifax Hospital with severe injuries.

Police said Quintero took off in a red Plymouth Neon and he was arrested Sunday afternoon without incident.

He’s facing charges of aggravated battery.