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Maplewood woman faces attempted murder charge after officer stabbed during shoplifting call
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sabrina Salguero Del Cid , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 23, 2026
· 2 min read
A Maplewood woman is now facing charges after a police officer was stabbed outside a store Tuesday after responding to a theft. Maplewood police responded around 11:45 a.m. to a CVS on White Bear Avenue North after a woman reportedly threatened workers and stole merchandise. Officers identified t...
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Key takeaway Officers identified the woman as 48-year-old Jowharah Bilal, who prosecutors charged Thursday with attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The stabbing of a Maplewood police officer outside a CVS store raises concerns about the safety of law enforcement personnel in the Twin Cities area. As Sgt. Anthony Gabriel recovers from his injuries, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks officers face when responding to routine calls. The fact that the altercation escalated from a shoplifting incident to a violent attack on an officer is particularly troubling. The involvement of Bilal's son, who intervened to stop his mother, also highlights the complexities of mental health issues in the community. In Minneapolis and surrounding areas, there is a growing need for effective strategies to address mental health crises and prevent violent encounters between law enforcement and individuals in distress. The community will be watching as this case unfolds, and it may prompt a re-examination of how local authorities respond to similar situations in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Maplewood woman is now facing charges after a police officer was stabbed outside a store Tuesday after responding to a theft. Maplewood police responded around 11:45 a.m. to a CVS on White Bear Avenue North after a woman reportedly threatened workers and stole merchandise. Officers identified t...
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