San Jose

Stabbing Suspect in Custody After Barricading Self in San Jose Apartment

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NBC Bay Area

San Jose police on Thursday took a stabbing suspect into custody after they barricaded themselves in an apartment, the department said.

The stabbing stemmed from a family disturbance along the 200 block of Pamela Avenue, police said. The suspect barricaded themselves in a nearby apartment.

"Officers successfully descalated this incident ensuring a peaceful surrender," police said in a tweet.

The victim, identified as a 17-year-old, was transported to a local hospital with a non-life-threatening injury, according to police. The suspect was also transported to the hospital for a previous and unrelated injury.

Police said the suspect will be booked into jail for various charges, including felony assault with a deadly weapon.

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