A shocking incident in Northern California has left a community disturbed after a man was allegedly killed with a hatchet in what police believe was a targeted attack. Authorities have arrested a suspect, but many questions about the motive still remain unanswered.
What Happened in California
The incident took place on the morning of March 21 in Lafayette, California. Police were called after a family member reported seeing a suspicious person carrying a hatchet in the backyard of a property.
The caller also informed authorities that the individual was trying to break into an apartment where the victim lived.
Discovery at the Scene
When officers arrived at the location, they found a man dead on the property. The victim was later identified as Christopher Jaber, 34.
The situation quickly turned into a murder investigation due to the nature of the injuries and the weapon involved.
Suspect Identified and Arrested
Shortly after reaching the scene, police noticed a man walking nearby. He was later identified as David Swank Prince, 35, from Chico…