Woman Stabbed and Shot At During Child Custody Battle at Canoga Park Mall

Violent Attack at Westfield Topanga Mall

• 🎯 A woman was attacked outside a Cheesecake Factory at the Westfield Topanga mall in Canoga Park.
• 👶 The violent incident reportedly began as a child custody battle.
• 💥 The suspect allegedly fired an AR-15 style rifle at the victim but missed, then stabbed her with a knife.
• 👧 The victim's young daughter was present during the attack but was not physically harmed.

Suspect Apprehended

• 🚨 The suspect was arrested in a Woodland Hills parking lot shortly after the attack.
• 🚗 Witnesses described seeing police surround a dark Mercedes parked in front of an AT&T store.
• 🚔 The suspect reportedly walked towards the arriving police officers as if expecting them.
• 🔫 Authorities noted the suspect had a high-capacity magazine with the rifle.

Victim's Condition and Investigation

• 🩹 The victim, who ran into the Cheesecake Factory screaming for help, is reported to be recovering.
• ❓ It is unclear if the rifle jammed after the initial shots, leading to the stabbing.
• 🔍 The investigation into the incident is ongoing.