Norristown woman accused in stabbing death of stepfather

Norristown, Pa. (WTXF) A Norristown woman is accused of stabbing her stepfather to death.

Authorities say Shakira Hayward, 23, faces charges of third-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter and other related charges in the stabbing death of her stepfather Kenneth Bullock, of. Marshall St., in Norristown. This was the first homicide of 2016 in Norristown.

Investigators say Hayward allegedly stabbed Bullock during a verbal altercation inside the residence. According to authorities, police responded to Suburban Community Hospital for a report of a stabbing victim. They found Bullock, 37, being treated for stab wounds to his hand and leg. Bullock was pronounced at the hospital.

Hayward is due in court on March 23rd.