Oakland stabbing suspect in custody after an apparent spree that killed 1
Key Points:
- A stabbing suspect is in custody in Oakland after a spree that killed one person and injured four others at multiple locations, including near 38th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, San Leandro, Fruitvale BART Station, and the 3900 block of International.
- The fatal stabbing victim was found at 38th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard; two victims are in critical condition and two others are stable at local hospitals.
- Police responded to simultaneous stabbing incidents starting at 7:21 p.m., including a call of a stabbing at Fruitvale BART Station, where train service was briefly suspended.
- The suspect was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit and complied with police orders to drop the knife; the weapon used in the attacks was recovered.
- Authorities from Oakland Police and BART Police are jointly investigating the case, with no motive released yet; further details are expected Tuesday morning.