In San Dimas, a woman was tragically killed after being stabbed with a sword. The incident is a harrowing reminder of the dangers that can lurk in our communities.
Nearly two weeks ago., a woman allegedly killed her wife and seriously wounded her mother-in-law with a sword, and now the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has announced charges against her.
District Attorney George Gascón stated that this unfortunate incident highlights the pervasive issue of domestic violence that plagues many in our nation.
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If found guilty, Weichien Huang, aged 44, could be sentenced to life imprisonment for the two charges brought against her – one for murder and another for attempted murder. The prosecution has included the enhancements of using a sword in the commission of the crimes and inflicting serious bodily injury on an individual aged 70 years or older.
On July 18, an argument ensued between Huang and her 47-year-old wife, Chen Chen Fei, at their residence located at the intersection of Bassett Court and S. Huntington Drive in San Dimas. Huang is said to have used a katana, also known as a samurai sword, to attack her wife and mother-in-law, as per the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Although Huang inflicted severe wounds on Fei’s mother-in-law, she was able to wrestle the sword away from him and escape outside to seek help. Tragically, Fei did not survive the attack, but the investigating officers have reported that her mother-in-law is currently in a stable condition.
On July 24, Huang was admitted to the hospital before her booking. Prosecutors aim to keep Huang in custody with a bail of $3 million. Huang’s arraignment has been set for July 29.
Gascón expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic violence and extended his condolences to the families and communities of the victims. He also assured that the Bureau of Victim Services is prepared to provide support to the surviving victim in this difficult time.
Matt Rodriguez, a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles, has a background in reporting for local outlets such as the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. His focus is on covering breaking news and crime stories.
