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Driver intentionally mowed down couple, killing wife, after calling 911 with ‘threats to shoot a school’: cops

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Driver intentionally mowed down couple, killing wife, after calling 911 with ‘threats to shoot a school’: cops

A crazed driver deliberately plowed his car into a couple enjoying an evening walk in Virginia, killing the wife — after calling 911 with “threats to shoot a school, bomb a building and assault police officers,” according to cops.

Daniel Anderson, 22, has been charged with murdering mom of two Shaunda Bizzell, 42, on Monday — the first time she’d joined her husband, Derek Bizzell, on his regular evening stroll around their neighborhood in Chesterfield, according to WWBT.

The driver — who had a history of mental health issues, according to his dad — “intentionally steered” his 2012 Hyundai toward the innocent couple, police said.

Derek Bizzell, left, and his wife, Shaunda

Derek Bizzell and his wife, Shaunda, were taking an evening walk together for the first time Monday when a car plowed into them, killing the woman. Derek Bizzell/Facebook

Daniel Anderson

Daniel Anderson, 22, has been charged with second-degree murder, accused of intentionally crashing into the Bizzells in their Chesterfield, Va., neighborhood. Chesterfield Police

The husband, who was also hospitalized, said he and his wife were on the second loop of their block when they spotted the car veering from the middle of the street straight at them.

“I could see him veer. I screamed her name, and all I heard was the thump,” he told the outlet.

The husband wound up under the car, while his wife landed on top. When he grabbed his phone to call 911, he was too shocked to be able to speak, but good Samaritans who rushed over to help called in the deadly emergency.

Officers were already responding to the area because Anderson had called 911 and “made threatening statements,” police said.

He “identified himself, and made multiple threatening statements, including threats to shoot a school, bomb a building, and assault police officers,” police said.

Street in Chesterfield, Va., where deadly collision happened Monday

The Bizzells were on their second lap around the block when Derek said they spotted Anderson’s Hyundai veering toward them. WWBT

Shaunda Bizzell

The married mom of two ended up on top of the suspect’s car and later died from her injuries. Shaunda Bizzell/Facebook

Shaunda, a married mom of two adult children, was taken to a hospital but died from her injuries. Her husband was also hurt in the collision but has since been released from the hospital.

“I’m a little banged up, but if I could trade places with my wife, I would,” the heartbroken man said.

Anderson was unharmed and arrested at the scene, police said.

He was busted on charges of second-degree murder, malicious wounding, making threats of death or bodily injury and making threats to bomb or damage buildings. He is being held without bond.

Anderson’s father told WTVR that his son has been struggling with a mental health disorder and had an episode just hours before the tragedy.

Derek and Shaunda Bizzell

Derek Bizzell said he would have gladly switched places with his wife so she could live. Derek Bizzell/Facebook

Anderson’s dad said he and his son had an argument before the younger man stormed out of their home. The father claimed he didn’t know his son took the car keys with him.

Bizzell said he has not been sleeping or eating, and feeling “just numbness” since losing his beloved wife.

He added that while he has not forgiven the driver, “I do pray for his family because I’m pretty sure they are hurting the same way we are hurting right now,” he said.

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