Michigan Mother Fatally Stabbed During Break From Work

A Michigan mother was taking a break from work Sunday afternoon when she was attacked and fatally stabbed in downtown Detroit.

Michigan Mother Killed While On Work Break in Detroit

Jaquoya Wix, 34, was attacked around 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in an alley near the 600 block of Woodward Avenue, according to Detroit police. Wix was working at the Chipotle on Woodward and was on her break when police say a man in his 40s approached her and stabbed her multiple times. Police said there appeared to be very little interaction between the two before the attack.

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Wix ran toward a nearby business after being stabbed, but collapsed. She was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The suspect fled while still carrying a weapon. A nearby worker chased him, while police used downtown surveillance cameras to track him down. Officers found him about 20 minutes later near Woodward Avenue and State Street and took him into custody. Police have not identified the suspect.

Jaquoya Wix Leaves Behind 15-Year-Old Daughter

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield described the killing as an unprovoked attack and said the suspect was suffering from severe mental health issues. Wix leaves behind a 15-year-old daughter who attends school in Detroit according to a report from MLive.

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Her family has started a fundraiser to help pay for funeral expenses and support her daughter. Chipotle said it is deeply saddened by the killing and is cooperating with police. For Wix’s family, a normal Sunday afternoon at work has now turned into an unimaginable loss.