Margery Magill Stabbed To Death While Walking Dog In DC; 1 Arrested
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Washington, D.C., woman was stabbed to death while working her second job as a dog walker, leaving a small yellow pit bull mix howling nearby as neighbors rushed to her aid.
News outlets report 27-year-old Margery Magill was killed Tuesday night as she walked the dog back to its apartment. Her screams alerted a neighboring couple who attempted to help; Magill later died at a hospital.
District police say 24-year-old Eliyas Aregahegne was arrested that night at an area apartment and charged Wednesday with first-degree murder while armed. Police didn't immediately release a motive, but said sexual assault and robbery have been ruled out and there's no connection between the Magill and Aregahegne.
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The Washington Post says authorities are trying to determine if Aregahegne has mental health issues.
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