NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that took place Monday in the parking lot of Chadwell Elementary School.
The school transitioned on Monday morning to another campus, but students will return to the Chadwell campus on Tuesday. Police said the victim was 52-year-old Niurka Alfonso-Acevedo. She was a custodian at the school since October.
According to MNPD, the stabbing appears to be domestic violence-related related and efforts are underway to locate the woman's estranged husband, 54-year-old Candido Raul Rubio-Perez.
Police said the victim showed up for work and her husband was waiting for her.
A neighbor called police when they heard what appeared to be an attack involving a woman.
An arrest warrant charging criminal homicide is being issued against Rubio-Perez. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-862-7329. Callers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward of up to $5,000 in homicide cases.
An arrest warrant charging criminal homicide has been issued against Candido Rubio Perez, 54, for this mornings fatal stabbing of his estranged wife, Niurka Alfonso Acevedo, 52, outside Chadwell Elementary. See him? Call 615-862-8600. https://t.co/MvFW4WnkgA pic.twitter.com/lkGM2E0g0g
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 14, 2025
MNPS statement
Metro Nashville Public Schools is deeply saddened by a tragic incident that occurred early this morning when a custodial contractor, who served as the day porter at Chadwell Elementary since October, lost her life in what police believe to be a domestic violence-related act.
While the act of violence occurred on school grounds in the early morning hours before students arrived, there is no ongoing threat to the safety of students or staff. MNPS continues to follow all established safety protocols in coordination with law enforcement and school security, and we have assisted police in their investigation. We will be transitioning operations back to Chadwell Elementary starting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15.
Grief counselors and MNPS support staff have been on-site at Gra-Mar, where we temporarily relocated students and staff, throughout the day to provide emotional support to students and staff and will continue to be available in the coming days for anyone at the school who needs additional support to process this difficult news.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family, friends, and the entire Chadwell Elementary community during this time of loss.
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