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Elderly Man Dies After Alleged Vase Attack by Wife
24 Apr
Summary
- A 93-year-old man died after allegedly being struck with a vase.
- His wife, 58, was initially charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
- Charges were upgraded to first-degree murder following the man's death.
An elderly man, 93, has died from severe head injuries sustained during an alleged domestic violence incident in Salisbury, North Carolina. On Thursday, April 9, authorities responded to a call reporting the victim, Richard Shoff, bleeding and unresponsive. Deputies observed significant blood evidence and obtained a search warrant, recovering a broken vase believed to be the weapon. His wife, Yorleni Shoff, 58, was taken into custody and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. She was released after posting a $500,000 bond on April 17. A homicide investigation commenced when Richard Shoff succumbed to his injuries a day later. Yorleni Shoff's charges were subsequently upgraded to first-degree murder, and she was apprehended again without incident. She is currently held without bond as the investigation continues. Authorities are seeking additional information from the public.
