Violent — Austin, TX — reported 2026-07-02

SUMMARY

A waiter at Bob's Steak and Chophouse in downtown Austin is accused of stabbing a customer multiple times.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Austin, TX
  • Date reported: 2026-07-02
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (a priest who was dining with two friends)
  • Status: charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The attack occurred on Saturday night at Bob's Steak and Chophouse in downtown Austin.
  • The waiter, Edward Koubek, stabbed the victim about five times around his neck and back with a knife from the restaurant kitchen.
  • Koubek told investigators he intended to kill the victim because he believed the priest would make fun of him during confessions.
  • The victim survived the attack and required medical attention to treat a nicked blood vessel.