A woman has died and a man was seriously injured following an incident on May 26 at an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang. Emergency services were alerted to the scene at Block 248 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2 at approximately 8:55 pm.
The woman was allegedly stabbed near the lift landing on the 12th floor. An SCDF paramedic pronounced her dead at the scene. The man, who reportedly knew the woman, was subsequently found on the ground floor and transported to the National University Hospital.
Investigation and Scene Details
Police established cordons near the block’s garbage chute and on the 12th floor. Residents reported hearing a loud noise around 9 pm, which one student described as sounding like a construction impact. Another resident, Ms. Devi, observed a man bleeding inside a dustbin at the foot of the block shortly after the incident.
Authorities were seen interviewing distressed individuals at the void deck. As the investigation continues, officials are likely to conduct forensic examinations of the 12th-floor landing and the ground-floor area to establish the sequence of events. Police may also seek to determine the nature of the relationship between the two individuals involved to clarify the circumstances leading to the tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did the incident occur?
The Singapore Civil Defence Force received a call for assistance at approximately 8:55 pm on May 26.
Where did the stabbing take place?
The woman was allegedly stabbed near the lift landing on the 12th floor of Block 248 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2.
What is the condition of the man involved?
The man was seriously injured and was taken to the National University Hospital for treatment.
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