Global Courant 2023-05-04 07:03:06
A person of interest has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a series of stabbings near a university in California that left two people dead.
The unknown person was taken into custody Wednesday in Davis, near the campus of the University of California, Davis, KCRA-TV reported.
Two people, including a student, were killed in the stabbing near the UC Davis campus. In the most recent incident on Monday, a homeless 64-year-old woman was in critical condition after reporting being stabbed multiple times through her tent.
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Davis, California, police are investigating two fatal stabbings and a third stabbing that occurred within four days of each other in the city. An interested person has reportedly been arrested. (Davis Police Department Facebook page)
The first took place on April 27. The victim was identified as 50-year-old David Breaux and was found dead several hours later. UC Davis student Abou Najm, 20, was stabbed to death on April 29 as he went home from a student awards ceremony.
A joint statement from the city and university called on residents and students not to walk alone after dark and to travel in groups.
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“We will continue the work and remain vigilant until these crimes are resolved. In the meantime, we must all remain cautious and take precautions,” said the statement from Davis Mayor Will Arnold and University Chancellor Gary May. “Many words have been repeated this week and one that resonates in particular is resilience. Our community is strong. Davis’ spirit is vibrant, connected and robust.”
Fox News Digital has contacted the Davis Police Department.
