U.S. Teacher Killed 'With a Sharp Tool' in Abu Dhabi Shopping Mall
An
American teacher who is the mother of twins was stabbed to death in the
bathroom of an Abu Dhabi shopping mall, police said Wednesday.
Police said the
37-year-old woman reportedly was attacked "with a sharp tool" following a
fight in the public restroom on Monday, with witnesses saying the
suspect was cloaked in a traditional black robe, gloves and face cover.
"The injured woman was
immediately rushed to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City where she succumbed to
the wounds she sustained in the attack," Abu Dhabi police said in a
statement, adding that the suspect had immediately fled the scene after
the attack. Police said an investigation is underway into the cause of
the fight and the suspect's motive, identity and gender.
The U.S. Embassy said it
is aware of reports that a woman was murdered on Dec. 1 on Reem Island
and is offering its condolences to "those affected by this terrible
tragedy."
"We stand ready to
provide all possible consular assistance," the embassy said in a
statement, adding that "out of privacy of those affected" it was
declining further comment and referring all questions to Emirati
authorities.
Col. Dr. Rashid Mohammad
Borshid, head of Abu Dhabi's Criminal Investigation Department said
that police are now caring for the victim's twins.
Emirati police via AFP - Getty Images
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