Last night, a St. Petersburg woman was found fatally stabbed in her home. ABC Action News reports that officers dispatched to a residence on 54th Terrace South discovered Barbara Pullaro, 53, deceased with multiple stab wounds. Her son Rafal Gajowczyk, 24, was also found at the scene, injured during the attack.
As WFLA notes, Gajowczyk has a history of mental health issues. After suffering injuries to his hands, which police believe occurred as a result of the fatal altercation with his mother, he was taken to the hospital. Upon release, he is expected to be charged and booked into the Pinellas County Jail.
Additional details about the exact charges and the circumstances leading to this tragic event have not been disclosed. However, FOX 13 News reports that the St. Petersburg Police Department is handling the investigation into the murder, with officers responding to the seemingly quiet residential block just before midnight.
The neighborhood, shaken by recent violence, has seen police active through the early morning. Officials have not shared details about the domestic tragedy or the possible role of mental health issues, despite evidence and Gajowczyk's known history.
