Mother killed, her daughter injured in Burbank stabbing; suspect sought
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Key Points:
- A mother, Arti Varma, was killed and her daughter, Meera Varma, critically injured in a stabbing attack inside their Burbank home; police are actively searching for the suspect.
- The incident occurred around 6 a.m. Monday on North Brighton Street, and both victims were taken to the hospital, where Arti later died.
- Arti Varma was a first-grade teacher at Bret Harte Elementary School, making her the second teacher at the school to be killed in two years, while Meera is a nationally recognized mental health activist.
- Neighbors and friends expressed shock and concern about the attack, noting the victims were well-regarded community members, and the suspect's relationship to them remains unknown.
- Police are investigating the motive and urge anyone with information to come forward; surveillance footage of the suspect leaving the scene has been shared with authorities.
