Simi Valley man charged with attempted murder in Target assault after release just 24 hours prior
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Bystanders and staff tried to intervene, but he allegedly attacked them too.
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - A Simi Valley man faces felony attempted murder and multiple battery charges following a violent, unprovoked crime spree inside a local Target store.
The attacks occurred less than a day after the suspect was released from custody on mandatory supervision for previous offenses.
What we know:
On June 17, the suspect, Rejean Morgan Tabor, entered the Target store in Simi Valley and allegedly approached a woman from behind, strangling her while covering her mouth and nose.
When bystanders rushed in to help, Tabor allegedly attacked the Good Samaritans, pushing one woman to the ground and biting, striking, and scratching another shopper.
Following the initial victim's escape, Tabor is accused of throwing a glass bottle at a store loss prevention employee and attacking a 16-year-old customer from behind.
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Simi Valley police officers arrested Tabor inside the store.
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that Tabor has been charged with felony willful, deliberate, premeditated attempted murder, alongside two misdemeanor counts of battery, one misdemeanor count of assault, and one misdemeanor count of child abuse for the injury inflicted on the minor.
What we don't know:
The specific condition of the victims following the attack has not been released, though injuries were reported.
It also remains unclear what motivated the initial assault on the female shopper or if there was any prior connection between Tabor and the victims.
What's next:
Tabor remains in custody with bail set at $750,000.
He did not enter a plea during his initial court appearance.
The case is on hold until a competency hearing on July 16 to determine whether the criminal proceedings against him can move forward.
The Source: This report is based on information provided by the Simi Valley Police Department and the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.