Perry Toll, the individual involved in the incident with Mark Sanchez, reportedly claimed he acted in self-defense when he stabbed the former quarterback. He mentioned that his “faith guided his hand” during the encounter, as per his account to the police in an alley in Indianapolis.
Longtime friend Greg Keisling said that Toll is generally a peaceful person who avoids conflict. “Perry doesn’t fight. I think this might actually be his first fight ever,” Keisling remarked. He recalled that Toll had told him just the night before, “I’m going on record. I’m not going to fight.”
Keisling shared that the grease truck driver, 69 and originally from Jamaica, paused his music career to support his wife and sister-in-law, who were victims of a robbery years ago.
Timeline of Mark Sanchez’s incident
Friday Night
- Sanchez, who is in Indianapolis for a Fox Sports analysis role, was seen displaying “erratic” behavior, including running in an alley behind Loughmiller’s Pub.
Past Midnight
- A grease truck driver was parked at a loading dock, inadvertently blocking Sanchez’s path.
- An argument ensued when Sanchez approached the driver to ask him to move.
- During the altercation, the driver, fearing for his life, used mace or pepper spray on Sanchez, who continued to charge at him.
- The driver, thinking he was in serious danger, took out a knife and stabbed Sanchez multiple times in the chest.
- Sanchez then retreated toward the alley.
12:30 AM
- Authorities arrived after receiving reports of a shooting and found Sanchez at the pub, where he was reportedly uncooperative.
- He indicated he didn’t remember much about the incident.
- Sanchez was transported to the hospital with critical injuries.
- The driver also sustained significant injuries, including a facial laceration.
Saturday
- Sanchez underwent surgery for his chest stab wound and was reported to be in stable condition.
- Police arrested him at the hospital, charging him with misdemeanor battery and other offenses.
Sunday
- Sanchez was released from the hospital and taken to jail, where he posted a cash bond.
The altercation occurred while Toll was working late at night when Sanchez was reportedly acting oddly. He allegedly assaulted Toll before the driver defended himself, leading to the stabbing.
Sanchez faces serious charges, including a felony, which could result in significant penalties. According to Keisling, Sanchez appears to be suffering physically and possibly mentally after the incident.
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office is waiting for toxicology results related to Sanchez, who claimed to have no memory of the events that transpired.
Toll’s family is now pursuing legal action against Sanchez, seeking punitive damages due to the long-lasting effects of the altercation.
