Competency evaluation ordered for Mason City man accused of attempted murder

MASON CITY — A competency evaluation has been ordered for a Mason City man accused of multiple charges including attempted murder.

19-year-old Travun York was booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail in May on charges of attempted murder, willful injury causing serious injury, three counts of third-degree burglary and one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief.

York is accused of multiple break ins in December 2022 at the Mason City Arena, EZ Pawn at 1417 4th Southwest, and at a home in the 900 block of North Kentucky. He’s also accused of a robbery at B&B Coin at 1631 4th Southwest on March 25th of this year where he allegedly stole a bag containing $12,000.

On May 14th of this year, York allegedly stabbed a person in the face, head and neck during an attack in the zero block of North Monroe Avenue, with the victim suffering serious injuries.

York’s attorney earlier this month asked that a competency evaluation be performed after Cerro Gordo County Jail staff expressed concerns about his behaviors.

District Judge DeDra Schroeder approved the evaluation take place at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center in Coralville to determine if York is suffering from a mental disorder that prevents him from appreciating the charges, understanding the proceedings, or assisting effectively in his defense.