Overview
- Officers responded around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to a residence on the 8200 block of Arrowhead Road for reports of a stabbing.
- A 32-year-old woman suffered multiple stab wounds and a 48-year-old state mental health clinician had upper-body injuries; both were hospitalized in stable condition.
- The suspect retreated inside and barricaded himself for nearly seven hours until tactical units entered around 5:15 p.m., finding him with a self-inflicted laceration before transporting him in critical condition.
- Police describe the case as domestic-related, saying the clinician had been called by the suspect’s wife to help the suspect during a crisis, as the investigation into motive and relationships continues.
- Neighbors reported bullhorn negotiations and sounds consistent with flashbangs, and experts note the incident highlights safety risks for in-home mental health providers and the importance of coordination with law enforcement.