Michael White, 20, Arrested, Charged With Attempted Murder For Allegedly Stabbing Coatesville Police Officer

Philadelphia PA

04 September, 2021

4:57 PM

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CBS Philadelphia September 4, 2021 Michael White, 20, of Manheim, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed Coatesville police officer William Cahill at a Turkey Hill convenience store, the Chester County District Attorney announced on Saturday. The incident happened on Friday at the Turkey Hill on West Kings Highway in Coatesville. White has been charged with attempted criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, possession of an instrument of crime, and other related offenses. He's being held without bail at Chester County Prison and his preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 15, 2021. Cahill, who was allegedly stabbed by White multiple times, is expected to be released on Saturday. Cahill underwent surgery at Reading Hospital, where he's in stable condition. He was transferred to Reading after he was initially transported to Brandywine Hospital. Cahill suffered stab wounds to the head and his face. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.