“I could not be more pleased with the arrest of the suspect involved in this horrific senseless attack. I know the community was on edge when informed of the details of this violent attack. Officers, investigators, and Crime Lab personnel worked tirelessly.” – Chief Keith Porch
Jun 3, 2021
Date: June 3, 2021
Earlier this morning at approximately 7:20AM, Mansfield Police responded to the 900 block of Brookfield Drive in reference to an assault. Upon arrival, officers were advised by Mansfield Fire medical personnel on scene that the female victim, who is in her 70’s, had been stabbed. The victim stated that a male had entered her apartment by unknown means and began stabbing her as she laid in her bed. The victim described the suspect as a light skinned male, possibly biracial or Hispanic, in his late teens to 20’s. She further advised that she believed she heard another person inside the apartment during the assault. The victim, who had been stabbed over 30 times, was transported to a local hospital and left in the care of Emergency Room staff for treatment.