PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — A Palm Beach County woman is behind bars after allegedly stabbing her 3-year-old daughter.
Roshawn S. Gatlin, 27, was arrested Monday and charged with attempted first-degree murder with a deadly weapon (domestic).
A report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office notes its deputies responded to a stabbing on Monday afternoon.
When officers arrived at the scene, the father of the victim showed the deputies surveillance video inside the residence. A female was seen going into the kitchen and exiting with a large kitchen knife.
According to court documents, the victim’s occupation is listed as a child.
When a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrived at St. Mary’s Hospital, the deputy was advised that the victim sustained more than 20 stab wounds to the torso and a stab wound to the right arm.
Sources tell WPBF, she confessed to the crime.
Luckily, the little girl does not have life threatening injuries.
Gatlin is being held in the Palm Beach County Jail without bail and was ordered by the court to not have contact with minor children or witnesses.
Ovadia Law Group is committed to providing top-notch legal representation for personal injury victims. Our skilled attorneys have extensive experience in handling a variety of personal injury cases, ensuring you receive the best possible outcome. We understand the challenges you face and are here to support you every step of the way. Contact us at 1-800-674-9396 for a free consultation and let us help you secure the compensation you deserve.
Source: wsvn
