A tense standoff erupted at a CVS in Maplewood when a 48-year-old woman, Jowharah Bilal, allegedly stabbed a responding officer after being asked for ID and arrested for shoplifting. The confrontation escalated when Bilal pulled out a knife, slashing the officer’s shoulder and attempting to stab his torso—until her son intervened and pulled the weapon away. Though Bilal continued to resist, the officer suffered a two-inch wound but was released the next day with no major organs affected. Authorities say Bilal has a history of untreated mental health issues, and the investigation continues.

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