A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death and three others injured Sunday night at a San Jose Church, police say.
The stabbing occurred at Grace Baptist Church which was not holding a service, police said. However, there were homeless people who had taken shelter from the cold weather, according to a tweet from the San Jose Police Department.
“Unhoused individuals were brought into the church to get them out of the cold,” police said.
For clarification, no church services were being conducted at the time of the stabbing. Unhoused individuals were brought into the church to get them out of the cold.
— San Jose Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) November 23, 2020
Two people died and three individuals were severely injured with at least one stab wound each, police reported. (RELATED: Police Reportedly Identify Man Who Stabbed Three People At ‘Defend Armenia’ Rally)
We can confirm we have multiple stabbing victims; some with life threatening injuries. More updates when available.
— San Jose Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) November 23, 2020
Two victims have succumbed to their injuries and have been pronounced deceased.
— San Jose Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) November 23, 2020
San Jose police officers are investigating a mass stabbing at Grace Baptist Church located across the street from San Jose State, according to a tweet from San Jose Police Media Relations.
There are multiple confirmed victims; some with life threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/1RFX4uOQy5
— The Spartan Daily (@SpartanDaily) November 23, 2020
Police have one male in custody, but the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation, according to police.