Columbia County

Woman charged with burglary and attempted murder after hammer attack

Lake City Police arrested woman after hammer attack Mug shot of Tamirria Jackson Photo: Lake City Police Department

LAKE CITY, Fla. — A woman was arrested and charged with Burglary of an Occupied Structure and Attempted Second Degree Murder after attacking someone while they were sleeping, according to police.

Based on a release from the Lake City Police Department, officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of NE Washington Street at 6:25 a.m., Wednesday, August 6.

Officers interviewed the occupants of the residence.

According to the police department, the investigation determined that Tamirria Jackson unlawfully entered a residence and physically attacked one of the residents while they were sleeping.

Jackson allegedly struck the victim in the face with a hammer.

The victim was then transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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