Suspect in deadly Hanford stabbing to be evaluated for mental competency

HANFORD, Calif. (KFSN) -- The man accused of a deadly stabbing at a Hanford store is set to be evaluated for mental competency.

Murder charges were filed last week against 23-year-old Ryan Washington.

Police say he stabbed William Chartrand, an 82-year-old veteran, to death in a random act of violence last Tuesday.

Court filings tonight show Washington's criminal proceedings have been suspended until a doctor can evaluate him.

His mother previously told Action News he has mental health issues and recently spent time at a facility in Fresno.