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Residents of South Bay are struggling to come to terms with a brutal series of crimes that left three people dead and three more injured. The suspect, Kevin Parker, is set to be arraigned next week. The violent rampage began with a stabbing just south of Highway 85 in San Jose, followed by a second stabbing reported 20 minutes later, north of the highway. Shortly after, a person was fatally struck by a vehicle north of I-280. Authorities believe Parker then stabbed another individual in a Milpitas shopping center before being apprehended nearby.
Local witnesses are attempting to process the events and are thankful to have remained unharmed. Daniel Solano, who works close to the Milpitas shopping plaza, recounted the moment police arrived on the scene. A young boy informed him that someone had been stabbed in the neck. Employees at a nearby barbershop locked their doors as the violent events unfolded.
The crime spree led to heightened security at Milpitas High School, which hosted a second day of district graduation ceremonies. Additional officers were deployed to surround the ceremony, and plainclothes detectives were stationed among the attendees. At that time, they had a photo of the suspect and were actively searching for him. Parker's arrest occurred shortly afterward, down the street from the high school.
The series of violent incidents, comprising carjackings, stabbings, and deliberate hit-and-runs targeting pedestrians, has left the community in shock. One witness expressed, 'It's just a lot to take in. And then I get home and it turns out to be three. Just grateful to be alive. We all felt like it could happen to appreciate life.'
Kevin Parker is currently being held at Santa Clara County Jail, facing charges of homicide, attempted homicide, and carjacking. His arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday.
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