Wilmington man faces attempted murder charge after vicious beating on bus, deputies say - WECT

A spokesperson for the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect, 38-year-old Antonio Jermaine Dickens, and the victim were both riding the bus on Tuesday when Dickens instigated a confrontation with the man.

Dickens then knocked the victim unconscious and stomped and kicked his head, the sheriff’s spokesperson said.

The sheriff’s spokesperson said Dickens was standing outside the bus when deputies arrived at the scene.