Man Slashed with Machete, Almost Loses Arm

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A man almost loses his arm after being slashed with a machete, and his best friend was facing charges in the attack Sunday night, San Antonio Police said.

Richard Villaneda, 40, was cut about three a.m. Sunday at a home on Santa Monica, northwest of downtown, authorities said. Villaneda was been hanging out with 41-year-old Jerry Garcia. Garcia then pulled the blade and cut Villaneda, police said.

Officers arrested Garcia at his home next door early Sunday. Garcia had been sleeping.

Villaneda was rushed to the hospital and was listed in stable condition Sunday night.

Garcia claims the cutting was an accident, police said. He was facing aggravated assault charges Sunday.

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