Los Angeles law enforcement is currently investigating an incident involving a Samurai-style sword that led to the death of one woman and left two others hospitalized. The altercation occurred in San Dimas on Thursday afternoon, when LA County Sheriff’s deputies were approached by a bloodied woman holding the weapon.
The deputies ordered her to put down the sword, which she complied with before raising her hands. She then directed the officers to a nearby home, where another woman was found with life-threatening injuries from multiple cuts. Despite efforts by paramedics, this woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
A third woman was discovered inside the house and transported to the hospital for treatment of what police described as a “medical emergency.” According to KTLA, she had experienced a heart attack but was not harmed during the incident.
The investigation into the cause of this violent altercation has been slowed due to the language barrier between the involved parties and the police officers. All three women only speak Mandarin Chinese, necessitating interpreters at both the scene of the crime and the hospital where one of the survivors was being treated.
LA County Lt. Daniel Vizcarra told reporters that initial evidence suggests a potential family connection between the individuals involved in the fatal attack. However, as communication remains limited by language differences, the exact nature of their relationship remains unconfirmed at this time.
As police continue to search for answers regarding the events that transpired on Thursday afternoon, they are relying heavily on interpreters and translation services to bridge the gap between themselves and the witnesses involved in this tragic event.
