Fri Sep 06 22:32:57 UTC 2024: – Watsonville man charged with killing his partner, child abuse, and attempted murder of a police officer
– Defense attorney declares doubt about his mental competency
– Criminal proceedings put on hold for mental health assessment
– Preliminary hearing postponed to Sept. 20
– Incident occurred on Aug. 3 when suspect charged at officer with a knife
– Stepdaughter in vehicle during shooting unharmed
– Victim’s body found with multiple stab wounds the next morning
– Suspect pleaded not guilty to multiple charges with special enhancements
– Case to be reassessed after mental health evaluation.

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