Deputies say a Salisbury woman was arrested after her 93-year-old husband was found on the floor of their Meadow Lane home, bleeding and fighting for his life on Thursday. According to investigators, the woman called 911 to report that her husband was on the floor and bleeding, and first responders arrived to find what they describe as signs of a violent struggle inside the house. The man was rushed to a hospital with severe head injuries and remains in critical condition.
Deputies Say Evidence Points To Violent Assault
In a post from the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, deputies identified the woman as 58-year-old Yorleni Shoff and the man as 93-year-old Richard Shoff. Investigators reported seizing a broken vase that they believe was used as a weapon.
According to the sheriff's post, deputies found "evidence of an altercation and a significant amount of blood" inside the Meadow Lane residence. Yorleni Shoff was taken into custody on charges of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and the crime of domestic violence. The release states that she has already made a first appearance in court. The sheriff's office did not provide information about a possible motive or any additional witnesses.
Local Ties And Public Records
Public business records list both Yorleni and Richard Shoff on a Better Business Bureau profile for Lincoln Log Home Enterprises, a Salisbury log-home company that uses a Meadow Lane address. The BBB entry lists Richard Shoff as general manager and Yorleni Shoff as owner. The sheriff's release did not link the alleged assault to the couple's business.
What The Charges Mean In North Carolina
The offense described by deputies, assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, appears on North Carolina's felony offense list as a Class E felony, while a version that alleges intent to kill can carry Class C status, according to the state's felony list. Penalties depend on the felony class and the defendant's prior record, and any formal felony filing would be handled by the Rowan County District Attorney's Office.
