Parents arrested outside of Washington school after alleged 'honor killing' attempt of their daughter



LACEY, WA - Two parents have been arrested and are facing criminal charges, including assault, attempted murder, and attempted kidnapping after several bystanders had to step in to stop a father from strangling his daughter outside of her school.

According to KOMO News, the incident happened outside Timberline High School on October 18th. The girl's parents, Ihsan and Zahraa Ali, were both arrested after the violent confrontation. Court records state that the incident could be related to a possible "honor killing."

According to court records, the 17-year-old victim told investigators that her father had recently been threatening her with an "honor killing" after she refused to go to another country for an arranged marriage with an older man.