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Two older Asian women were stabbed on Tuesday while waiting for a bus in downtown San Francisco, authorities said. The attack occurred amid a spate of anti-Asian violence in the country since the start of the pandemic.
The women, age 84 and 63, both remain in the hospital and are receiving treatment for multiple stab wounds, the San Francisco Police Department said in a news release on Wednesday. Neither woman is in critical condition.
2 Asian women stabbed in San Francisco, suspect in custody
By KTVU Staff
Both women were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their current condition is unknown.
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco police have arrested the man they believe is responsible for stabbing two elderly Asian women shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 4th and Stockton streets.
The San Francisco Police Department said the double stabbing happened around 4:51 p.m. in the area of 4th and Stockton streets.
SFPD investigate stabbing of 2 Asian women
Police said the incident happened around 4:51 p.m. in the area of 4th and Stockton streets.
Two Asian senior citizens stabbed in San Francisco while waiting for bus, suspect arrested
Jaromir Chalabala
and last updated 2021-05-05 08:47:54-04
Police in San Francisco have arrested a suspect they say stabbed two Asian women who were waiting for a bus on Tuesday night.
According to KGO-TV in San Francisco, the stabbing occurred Tuesday evening at the intersection of 4th and Market Streets â a busy commercial area full of retail stores. The suspect allegedly stabbed the two women â aged 85 and 65 â while they waited for a bus.
The two women were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney tweeted Tuesday night that both victims successfully underwent surgery and both are stable.
San Francisco Police have arrested a man suspected of stabbing two elderly Asian women in the downtown area. It is not clear whether the suspect is facing a hate crime charge.