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California: Deadly stabbing at San Jose church

November 23, 2020

Authorities have confirmed that at least two people are dead and several more wounded following a stabbing at Grace Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

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Two people have died in a stabbing at a church in California, San Jose officials said. Several more people are receiving treatment for serious injuries. 

Police said no services were being conducted at the time of the stabbing on Sunday, but that homeless individuals had been brought to the Grace Baptist Church so that they could seek refuge from the cold. 

Police added that there has been "no confirmation of an arrest" and that "this is a very active." 

"We can confirm we have multiple stabbing victims; some with life-threatening injuries," San Jose police said.

Local media station KTVU-TV reported that a 22-year-old man had been detained in connection with the stabbing. 

Other news outlets showed a video with several ambulances and police cars near the church. 

mvb/rt (dpa, AP)