Homeless man allegedly attacks panhandler with knife at Wilmington Walmart

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A homeless man has been charged with assault after he allegedly attacked a panhandler in the Walmart parking lot in Wilmington over the weekend.

Wilmington Police Department says Albert Massiatte, 45, attacked a panhandler Sunday around 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Walmart off Sigmon Road. Witnesses told police that Massiatte chased the panhandler with a knife and pushed him down. He also damaged a window in a nearby car.

The victim had only minor injuries.

Massiatte has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon and injury to personal property.

He is in the New Hanover County jail under a $10,000 bond.