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4 killed in California stabbing spree, suspect arrested  

According to the Garden Grove Police Department (GGPD), the deputies encountered and arrested the attacker who was armed with a knife and handgun

IANS (File photo)
IANS (File photo) 

At least four people were killed and two others injured in a deadly stabbing spree that took place in a California city, police said, adding that a suspect was under arrest.

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The incident took place on Wednesday evening in the city of Garden Grove, 60 km southeast of downtown Los Angeles, reports Xinhua news agency.

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According to the Garden Grove Police Department (GGPD), the deputies encountered and arrested the attacker who was armed with a knife and handgun at about 7.30 p.m. in the 7-Eleven convenience store after the suspect had stabbed six victims along a main street in the city.

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"GGPD working multiple scenes with several homicides. Multiple robberies and stabbings by suspect. Suspect in custody...," the force said in a tweet.

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