New details have emerged following the tragic stabbing death of a 28-year-old woman in Citrus Heights, shedding light on the dangers of domestic violence despite legal protections. Kyron Jamar Mason, 30, turned himself the Sacramento County Main Jail. Mason, who had been in a relationship with the victim, Alexis McGill, is accused of fatally stabbing her outside her workplace Thursday morning. McGill had recently acquired a restraining order against Mason, who has a history of domestic violence, according to police.Beth Hassett, CEO of WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Environment), expressed her dismay at the case. “There are several really alarming things about this particular case. One of which is she did everything right. She has a restraining order,” Hassett said. WEAVE strongly encourages domestic violence victims to pursue restraining orders. “It gives law enforcement something to act on. It’s a record of the abuse you’ve experienced and can help people feel safer,” said Hasset.The stabbing occurred around 10:15 a.m. outside of McGill’s workplace. A family member rushed her to a nearby fire station for treatment, but she later died.Hassett emphasized how a victim’s workplace is often a known location for abusers. “We regularly see that abusers know where somebody works,” she said. WEAVE provides a training program called “Silence Doesn’t Work Here,” aimed at helping businesses protect victims and ensure workplace safety. “We talk about the rights that victims have in the workplace, but also how to keep everybody safe,” Hassett added. Hassett underscored the role of community intervention: “We say learn to recognize, respond, and refer. Notice what’s going on with somebody. Respond empathetically and then say, ‘I’m not the one to help you, but I can get you help.'” This heartbreaking incident underscores how critical it is for communities, workplaces, and society at large to work together to confront the realities of domestic violence and ensure safety for its victims.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
New details have emerged following the tragic stabbing death of a 28-year-old woman in Citrus Heightsshedding light on the dangers of domestic violence despite legal protections.
Kyron Jamar Mason, 30, turned himself the Sacramento County Main Jail. Mason, who had been in a relationship with the victim, Alexis McGill, is accused of fatally stabbing her outside her workplace Thursday morning. McGill had recently acquired a restraining order against Mason, who has a history of domestic violence, according to police.
Beth Hassett, CEO of WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Environment), expressed her dismay at the case.
“There are several really alarming things about this particular case. One of which is she did everything right. She has a restraining order,” Hassett said.
WEAVE strongly encourages domestic violence victims to pursue restraining orders.
“It gives law enforcement something to act on. It’s a record of the abuse you’ve experienced and can help people feel safer,” said Hasset.
The stabbing occurred around 10:15 a.m. outside of McGill’s workplace. A family member rushed her to a nearby fire station for treatment, but she later died.
Hassett emphasized how a victim’s workplace is often a known location for abusers.
“We regularly see that abusers know where somebody works,” she said.
WEAVE provides a training program called “Silence Doesn’t Work Here,” aimed at helping businesses protect victims and ensure workplace safety.
“We talk about the rights that victims have in the workplace, but also how to keep everybody safe,” Hassett added.
Hassett underscored the role of community intervention: “We say learn to recognize, respond, and refer. Notice what’s going on with somebody. Respond empathetically and then say, ‘I’m not the one to help you, but I can get you help.'”
This heartbreaking incident underscores how critical it is for communities, workplaces, and society at large to work together to confront the realities of domestic violence and ensure safety for its victims.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
