Edgewater stabbing victim sought order of protection before fatal attack
The attack left the pregnant mother critically hurt and her 11-year-old son dead. Police have arrested, but not yet charged a suspect in connection with the stabbing.
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The attack left the pregnant mother critically hurt and her 11-year-old son dead. Police have arrested, but not yet charged a suspect in connection with the stabbing.
A pregnant mother had sought an order of protection before she and her 11-year-old son were attacked in their Edgewater neighborhood home on Wednesday. The stabbing attack resulted in the boy's death.
Domestic violence situations can be dangerous for police and the subjects involved.
Domestic violence situations can be dangerous for police and the subjects involved. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
A free session – valued at hundreds of dollars – is offered at Purple Boudoir if clients donate to the WINGS Program, a foundation dedicated to ending domestic violence.
A free session – valued at hundreds of dollars – is offered at Purple Boudoir if clients donate to the WINGS Program, a foundation dedicated to ending domestic violence. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
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"We need to ensure that when a survivor decides that an order of protection is the right tool, to help them find safety, that order of protection is effective."
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