New details have emerged about a frightening incident outside a Plano ISD elementary school last week, where a teacher was allegedly attacked.
According to newly obtained arrest documents, Daniel Okungbowa approached a woman outside Boggess Elementary School last Thursday morning and began asking her questions about her job.
Teacher fights off attacker
Police said that when the woman walked away, Okungbowa ran up behind her and grabbed her in a full-body hold. The two struggled on the ground as she fought to break free, eventually biting his hand.
Authorities said the suspect let go and fled after the victim’s school radio went off. He took her phone and the school radio with him. Police tracked the phone to Okungbowa nearby and arrested him on charges of robbery and theft.
Self-defense expert weighs in
“It is terrifying that that did happen,” said Genevieve Petersen, a self-defense instructor at Chamberlain Studios of Self-Defense in Dallas. “It does show you that it can happen any time, so we need to be aware.”…