Police in Burlington, Vt., have charged a local man with second-degree attempted murder after an early-morning assault at a South End apartment left a woman with serious head injuries.
How police responded
Officers were dispatched just before 6 a.m. on Saturday after multiple 911 calls reported a fight and requested medical assistance at an apartment on 234 South Champlain Street. Responding officers discovered an unresponsive woman lying in a bed with significant head trauma. She was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center by the fire department and was said to be in critical condition.
Allegations and custody
Investigators allege the woman was struck in the head with a large flashlight while three juveniles were present. Police have identified the accused as Bal Khadka, 44, of Burlington. He was taken into custody and held without bail at the Northwest State Correctional Facility. Court papers show an arraignment or court appearance was scheduled in the days following the incident.
- Location: 234 South Champlain St., Burlington, Vt.
- Accused: Bal Khadka, 44
- Victim: adult woman, transported to UVM Medical Center, critical condition
- Children: three juveniles reportedly present during the incident
Ongoing investigation and public contact
Burlington Police Department investigators continue to examine the circumstances around the altercation. Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to contact the detective assigned to the case at (802) 540-2282.
Police say the assault occurred in the presence of three children; the victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Charge | Second-degree attempted murder |
| Custody | Held without bail at Northwest State Correctional Facility |
| Hospital | University of Vermont Medical Center |
This incident is being handled by Burlington police; charges and court dates are subject to the normal judicial process. The department has not released additional details about motive or the condition of the children present. InfoRadar will report further developments as police release more information.
