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A heart-wrenching crime spree in Milpitas and San Jose on Thursday afternoon has left the community devastated, mourning the loss of a beloved couple who were killed during the violent rampage. The suspect, Kevin Parkourana, is accused of stabbing several people and attempting a carjacking before fatally striking the couple at 16th and Santa Clara in downtown San Jose.
Witnesses recounted the chilling scene, with a neighbor remembering hearing cries for help and seeing two people frantically dialing the police. On Friday, community members placed flowers at the scene of the tragedy, accompanied by a sign reading, 'Rest in Peace, Mr. and Mrs. Pham, we are praying for your family.'
The couple was known for their kindness and friendliness in the neighborhood. A neighbor shared how they would often exchange pleasantries and even lemons from their garden. The senseless violence has left the community in shock, as many believe the couple did not deserve the tragic fate that befell them.
After the fatal crash, Parkourana allegedly stabbed another person before ultimately being apprehended. Despite having a history of mental health issues and a prior hate crime arrest in January, neighbors were stunned to learn he was the suspect behind the violent spree.
City council members from the affected districts grieved for the victims and expressed their hopes for changes to prevent similar tragedies in the future. A council member lamented, 'It is a horrible tragedy that we have not really experienced in the city of San Jose like this. This is awful.'
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