In a tragic incident that unfolded on Saturday night, Hassan Teddy Adeyemo, a 46-year-old Nigerian national, stands accused of shooting his wife, Sarah Nanchi Adeyemo, resulting in her untimely death. The incident occurred at their residence on the 6600 block of Taxiway Circle.
According to authorities from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, a domestic altercation between the couple escalated to a fatal conclusion. Allegedly, during the heated argument, Hassan Adeyemo retrieved a firearm and discharged it, fatally wounding his wife, Sarah Nanchi Adeyemo. The deputies were alerted to the scene at approximately 7:22 PM on Saturday evening.
Upon arriving at the residence, law enforcement discovered the lifeless body of 43-year-old Sarah Nanchi Adeyemo, who had suffered a gunshot wound. Tragically, despite being rushed to a nearby medical facility, she succumbed to her injuries.
Hassan Teddy Adeyemo was apprehended at the location of the incident by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Subsequently, he was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm. Adeyemo remains incarcerated in the Orange County jail since his arrest on Sunday. As of now, he is being held without bond.
Details surrounding the circumstances that led to this heartbreaking incident remain limited, with no additional information being released by the authorities. The community is left grappling with shock and sadness as they come to terms with this devastating loss of life.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into the incident, aiming to shed light on the events that transpired on that fateful Saturday evening. The case serves as a grim reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from domestic disputes, highlighting the importance of conflict resolution and communication within relationships.
