Knife Assault Was Attempted Murder/Suicide

"ROCKAWAY BEACH, OR — Investigators from the Tillamook County Major Crimes Team investigated an assault which occurred in Rockaway Beach during the early morning hours of Friday, March 1, 2013.

"Rockaway Beach Police Officers and Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported stabbing that had occurred at a residence in Rockaway Beach. Two people were transported to the Tillamook County Hospital with serious traumatic injuries. One of the people transported is believed to be the suspect in the assault, Dawn Carole White, 59, of Rockaway Beach. The other injured person is a family member of White’s.

"Investigators believe that Dawn Carole White began attacking a sleeping family member with a knife before inflicting serious injuries to herself, in an apparent murder/suicide attempt.

"Dawn Carole White was transported to Legacy Emanuel as a trauma system entry and had surgery related to her injuries."

Source: northcoastcitizen.com...