2 Women Attacked In 'Unprovoked' Peninsula Stabbing, Police Say

SAN MATEO, CA — A San Mateo man is under arrest for allegedly stabbing two women, out of the blue, who work at his girlfriend's home-based job, police say. Julio Escamilla, 33, was arrested "quickly" after the "unprovoked" attack over the weekend, according to the San Mateo Police Department.

Around 5 p.m. Saturday, officers said they responded to the 1700 block of Cottage Grove Avenue on a report of a stabbing. The caller told police that the suspect fled the house. Officers arrived and located San Mateo resident Escamilla of San Mateo outside the residence and two injured women inside.

"Escamilla was found to be in possession of multiple knifes, one believed to be the weapon used in the crime," police said in a news release. "While officers contacted Escamilla, other SMPD officers quickly responded to the residence to provide assistance to the victims. "

The women, who had been stabbed multiple times, were taken to the hospital, police said. An update on their condition was not immediately available.

"San Mateo Police officers learned that Escamilla’s attack was unprovoked," police said. "The victims were caretakers for a senior assistance business at the residence and Escamilla was the boyfriend of the business owner."

He was arrested and booked into San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, police said.

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