PEORIA, Ariz. — A 55-year-old man has been booked into jail for allegedly assaulting and strangling his ex-girlfriend inside a Walmart store in Peoria.
David Milhorn was taken into custody after Walmart customers pulled him off of his former girlfriend Tuesday afternoon, court records show.
The victim obtained an order of protection against Milhorn last month. She told police she ran into him while she was shopping at the Walmart near 83rd and Peoria avenues.
According to court records, the victim alleged Milhorn rammed his shopping cart into her, shoved her to the ground, strangled her, and threatened to "kill" the woman.
The store's security camera footage documented the violent encounter, records show.
Milhorn allegedly told police he went into a "blind rage" after spotting the victim at Walmart. He said he allegedly wanted to hurt his ex-girlfriend because she "destroyed" his life, records show.
The suspect was booked into jail on charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder.
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