A 26-year-old man was arrested in New York state (USA) and accused of killing his boyfriend. three week old daughter with a crossbow, local officials reported.
According to preliminary investigations, the accused allegedly fired the gun at his wife in the middle of an argument. fatally reaching for the baby -who was in his arms- and injured the woman.
arrow He hit her on her torso and came out from under her arm. Before he was shot in the woman’s chest, according to a statement from the Broome County Sheriff’s Office in northern New York.
man identified as Patrick D. ProefriedtHe allegedly tried to prevent the woman from calling the emergency services by pulling out the arrow, then fled before the police arrived.
While the agents were trying to save the girl who died at the scene, the mother was taken to the hospital for treatment. status was not disclosed.
Profriedt was wanted by several police patrols and drones and his vehicle was found in a nearby forest after it got stuck in the mud.
According to authorities, the man had a history of violence with his partner and a boyfriend. Banning order.
“This one of the most devastating crimes “What has been committed in this community lately is senseless and meaningless,” the sheriff said. Fred Aksar on a note.