A Texas woman, Emily LaVelle, 29, is facing serious charges after allegedly stabbing two women in an apartment complex in Waco, Texas. The incident, which occurred on June 7, has drawn attention due to LaVelle’s reported confrontation with her neighbors and the disturbing details of her actions. LaVelle has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was arrested but later released on bail.
The Incident and LaVelle’s Actions
According to reports, LaVelle, a resident at the Tennyson Arms apartments, was involved in a violent altercation with two other women living in the same complex. On the evening of June 7, police responded to a call about a woman with a knife who had reportedly just stabbed someone. When officers arrived, they were told by two women that LaVelle had attacked them with a knife.
One of the injured women had a stab wound near her collarbone and throat. She told police that LaVelle had approached her group with a knife and stabbed another woman first. As a member of the group attempted to restrain LaVelle, the police report indicates that the group managed to hold her down until just before the authorities arrived. At that point, LaVelle fled to her apartment, where she barricaded herself inside.
LaVelle’s Statements to Police
When the police apprehended LaVelle, they took her to a hospital for a medical evaluation. During questioning, LaVelle claimed that she had been involved in a “mutual combat physical altercation” with one of the women earlier that day, which had led her to pick up a knife. She admitted to carrying the knife after the first fight but contradicted herself by stating that she had no knife when asked about it later.
When asked about her thoughts after spotting one of the victims again, LaVelle reportedly said, “Do or die,” suggesting that she saw the situation as a life-or-death matter. When pressed further, LaVelle explained that she intended to defend herself and would do anything to protect herself, even saying that if she had a knife, she would have killed the victim. This chilling statement raised further questions about her intentions during the altercation.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Following her arrest, LaVelle was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was booked into the McLennan County Jail. She posted bond the following day, on June 8, and was released. However, the motive behind her violent actions remains unclear, as no specific reasons have been provided for the altercations with her neighbors.
LaVelle’s next court date has not yet been set, but the serious charges she faces suggest a long legal process ahead. The case has raised concerns about the escalating violence between neighbors and the role of self-defense claims in violent altercations.
The case of Emily LaVelle highlights the potential dangers of unresolved conflicts between neighbors and the extreme actions that can sometimes follow. While LaVelle’s motives remain unclear, her violent outbursts and statements to the police suggest a volatile situation. As the legal proceedings move forward, it will be important to watch how the court handles her defense and the serious allegations against her.
