CEDAR PARK, Texas -- A disabled woman, who police said has a mental illness, was assaulted in Cedar Park on Monday. She died from her injuries on Tuesday, according to a press release from the Cedar Park Police Department.
Yancy Laurence Faulkner, 40, is accused of assaulting 62-year-old Gracie Arguijo in the 2400 block of South Bell Boulevard at Virtue Day Habilitation. Arguijo, who used a walker to assist her in standing and walking, had a serious injuries to her neck and head, the affidavit said.
Faulkner told police he was upset that Arguijo woke him up from sleeping, and police said he grabbed her neck and they both fell to the floor. Medical staff said Arguijo was not breathing and they had to perform CPR.
Faulkner is being held in the Williamson County Jail for Injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual with intent serious bodily injury with a bond set at $175,000.
The following is a statement from Brad Parnham from Virtue, LLC., where the attack happened:
The entire virtue staff and I are deeply shocked and grieving this terrible tragedy. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of our beloved member. I have personally dedicated the last 26 years to serving adults with developmental disabilities of our community with love, respect, and understanding and our entire staff remains fully committed to the well-being and care of our members and their families. While Virtue continues to provide care and support for our members, we will do everything in our capacity to assist local state officials in their ongoing investigation.
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