In a shocking incident that has rattled the West Palm Beach community, a 29\u2011year\u2011old man named Keo Nottage Jr. allegedly attacked his grandmother with a kitchen knife 11 times on Mother\u2019s Day, after a simple request to help carry groceries turned into a violent outburst. Police reports and an arrest affidavit detail how a family dinner plan spiraled into a life\u2011threatening confrontation that left the grandmother fighting for her life.<\/p>\n
The incident took place at a family residence in West Palm Beach on May 12, 2026, the day many families celebrate their mothers. According to the arrest affidavit filed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff\u2019s Office, the victim\u2019s grandmother, who was preparing a special dinner, had just returned from a grocery store with her granddaughter\u2019s cousin. The cousin asked Nottage to help carry the bags into the house. Nottage allegedly refused, citing a lack of time or willingness to assist.<\/p>\n
When the cousin tried to persuade him again, the situation escalated. Witnesses say Nottage\u2019s demeanor shifted from irritation to anger. He then brandished a kitchen knife and repeatedly stabbed the grandmother, striking her 11 times. The victim suffered severe injuries to her chest, abdomen, and arms, and was rushed to a nearby hospital where she received emergency surgery.<\/p>\n
Police arrived within minutes of the first call. They found the knife in Nottage\u2019s possession and evidence of a struggle in the kitchen. Nottage was taken into custody without further incident.<\/p>\n
Following the arrest, Nottage was charged with multiple serious offenses. The indictment lists:<\/p>\n
Florida law treats repeated stabbings as an aggravating factor, potentially elevating the case to a felony with a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison. If the prosecution can prove intent to kill, the charge could rise to first\u2011degree murder, carrying a life sentence.<\/p>\n
In addition to criminal charges, the victim\u2019s family has filed a civil lawsuit seeking damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of future earnings. The lawsuit also requests a restraining order to keep Nottage away from the grandmother\u2019s home and any family gatherings.<\/p>\n
For the family, the incident has been devastating. The grandmother, who had been a pillar of strength for her relatives, is now recovering from multiple surgeries and long\u2011term physical therapy. Her granddaughter, who was present during the attack, has been placed in a protective custody program to ensure her safety.<\/p>\n
Local community leaders have called for increased support for domestic violence victims. \u201cWe cannot let a single moment of anger turn into a tragedy,\u201d said a spokesperson for the West Palm Beach Community Center. \u201cWe need better resources for conflict resolution and mental health counseling.\u201d<\/p>\n
Law enforcement officials have also highlighted the importance of early intervention. \u201cIf anyone notices a family member showing signs of aggression or distress, we encourage them to reach out to local hotlines or law enforcement before a situation escalates,\u201d said a deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Florida\u2019s statutes provide robust protections for victims of domestic violence. Under Chapter 784 of the Florida Statutes, a person who commits an assault with a deadly weapon against a family member can face enhanced penalties. The law also allows for protective orders, which can be issued by a judge if the victim demonstrates a reasonable fear of future harm.<\/p>\n
In cases involving multiple stabbings, the court may consider the defendant\u2019s prior criminal history, any history of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In a shocking incident that has rattled the West Palm Beach community, a 29\u2011year\u2011old man named Keo Nottage Jr. allegedly attacked his grandmother with a kitchen knife 11 times on Mother\u2019s Day, after a simple request to help carry groceries turned into a violent outburst. Police reports and an…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14065","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14065","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14065"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14065\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14065"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14065"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14065"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}