A 29-year-old man, identified as Devin Dube of Hudson, has been charged with murder after prosecutors say he brutally attacked his 90-year-old grandmother with a skateboard inside their home.
According to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, the chaos unfolded Tuesday afternoon when police received a frantic 911 call around 3:10 p.m. from Dube’s sister, who said her brother was attacking her with a skateboard.
Moments later, another call came in reporting that their grandmother, Elaine Dube, had also been assaulted.
Prosecutors say the attack happened in the basement of the home, where Elaine lived. During a press conference, District Attorney Marian Ryan said Dube struck his grandmother in the head multiple times with the skateboard.
Authorities say the violence didn’t stop there. Dube allegedly also got into a confrontation with his father and sister, striking them as well.
By the time police arrived, Dube had fled the scene.
About 45 minutes later, officers responded to another nearby call about a man running around a property. Police eventually found Dube hiding inside a van and arrested him without incident.
Elaine Dube was rushed to the hospital but later died from her injuries. Meanwhile, Dube’s father and sister were treated for non-life-threatening injuries to their faces and upper bodies and have since been released.
Dube now faces multiple serious charges, including murder, assault and battery causing serious bodily injury to a person over 60, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
He was arraigned Wednesday in Marlborough District Court.
“This is a senseless tragedy, and our thoughts are with everyone impacted during this incredibly difficult time,” Hudson Police Chief Richard DiPersio said. “There is no ongoing threat to the public.”
Officials also revealed that Dube had previous interactions with law enforcement related to mental health concerns, though nothing at this level of violence.
After the attack, Dube was evaluated by a forensic psychologist, who reportedly determined he has a history of schizophrenia and was experiencing auditory hallucinations at the time.
The psychologist noted it’s unclear whether Dube is currently competent to stand trial. He will undergo further evaluation at a hospital for the next 20 days before returning to court on April 17.