A woman has died after being stabbed inside a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Palm Beach Gardens on Monday evening, police confirmed to WPTV.
Police responded to the Barnes & Noble located at 11380 Legacy Avenue shortly before 8 p.m., where they found a woman inside the store suffering from a stab wound.
The victim was identified as 65-year-old Rita Loncharich. She was transported to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Witnesses told police that the suspect, later identified as 40-year-old Antonio Moore, fled the store after the stabbing. Authorities said Moore was located shortly after the incident.
Arrest records show Moore was taken into custody around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday and is being held without bond.
WPTV contacted Legacy Place to ask whether additional on-site security measures were being implemented. A spokesperson provided the following statement:
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of a customer following an incident on property. Our hearts are with the victim’s family, friends and all those impacted. Police responded quickly and a suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Safety remains our top priority. We are working closely with local law enforcement, enhancing our on-site security presence and reviewing protocols with tenants.”
Police said the investigation is ongoing as they work to determine a motive for the homicide. A spokesperson for Barnes & Noble said the company does not comment on active investigations.
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