Porter, 26, stabbed, found in driveway
A local man remains in critical condition after he was stabbed at least a dozen times by a yet unknown attacker Thursday morning.
The victim, John Mark Porter Jr., 26, is being treated for his stab wounds at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga after being transported there from River Park Hospital.
According to Sheriff Jackie Matheny, Porter was found lying in a driveway off Bybee Branch Road around 3 a.m. Thursday. An initial investigation showed he had been stabbed 12 to 14 times in the side, back and head.
“He’s lucky to be alive,” said Matheny given the severity of the stab wounds.
Matheny said the victim’s vehicle was found nearby; however, he does not live in the immediate area. As for who stabbed the victim, Matheny said lawmen will have to wait until Porter’s condition improves so they can interview him.