Suspect Arrested in Connection with Violent Attacks on Two Women in Venice, Calif.

Anthony Jones, 29, faces charges of attempted murder after allegedly attacking two women near the Venice Canals, leaving one in a coma.

Anthony Jones was arrested in San Diego after fleeing from Los Angeles, where he is accused of two separate assaults on women.
The attacks occurred on April 6, with both victims found unconscious; one of the women remains in a coma, while the other suffered severe facial injuries.
Jones, believed to be homeless, faces two counts of attempted murder and is held on $3.25 million bail.
Authorities are investigating the possibility of sexual assault in connection with the attacks.
Community members and local officials have expressed shock and concern, urging a focus on safety and mental health issues.