Two Hospitalized After Machete Fight in Panama City Publix Parking Lot
Two men, Everette Krichbabum and James Tristian Gay, were arrested and hospitalized after a machete fight in a Publix parking lot in Panama City, Florida. The altercation began as a verbal argument that escalated, with both men allegedly using "fixed-blade…
Portland, OR, August 6, 2026 —
PANAMA CITY, Fla. – A dispute in a Publix parking lot escalated into a violent machete fight, resulting in the hospitalization and arrest of two men, according to authorities.
The incident involved Everette Krichbabum and James Tristian Gay, who were both taken to the hospital for injuries sustained during the altercation. The confrontation reportedly began as a verbal argument before turning physical. Both individuals are alleged to have used “fixed-blade weapons” during the fight.
Authorities have identified Gay as the primary aggressor in the incident. The confrontation was allegedly initiated by Gay, who reportedly confronted Krichbabum concerning accusations of harassment.
Following the fight, both Krichbabum and Gay were arrested. The charges filed against them include aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The specific details regarding the timeline of events and the extent of their injuries were not immediately available.
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