Man 'butchering his family' shot by police in Virginia
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Mantua, Virginia on February 23, where Chhatra Thapa (54) allegedly stabbed and killed his wife Binda (52) and daughter Mamta (33).
The violence was discovered by his son-in-law, who called 911 after hearing a disturbance while outside.
When police arrived, they found one adult female wounded outside and a second female victim inside, with Chhatra attacking his son-in-law inside the apartment.
Officer on restricted duty, investigations ongoing
Officers ordered Chhatra to drop the knife, but he kept attacking—leading a Mason District officer to shoot him.
Chief Kevin Davis described it as a man "butchering his family." Both Binda and Mamta died at the hospital; Chhatra died at the scene.
The son-in-law is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, while a one-year-old grandson was found unharmed and taken into protective custody, with an appropriate family placement arranged.
The officer involved is on restricted duty as investigations continue, with bodycam footage set to be released within 30 days.