Intruder Kills San Gabriel Valley Woman with Samurai Sword: Police

TEMPLE CITY, CA --

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and a 42-year-old man who also suffered a stab wound during the attack was taken to a hospital, where he was treated and released, according to Schrader.

The 44-year-old suspect, who may have been on drugs and lived on the same street, walked into the home and attacked the woman with a wrench, and then stabbed her with an ornamental sword that was in the house, sheriff's Lt. John Corina told reporters at the scene.

The woman was stabbed once in the lower body, Schrader said.

The man, who had been sitting inside the home with the woman when the suspect entered, tried to stop the attack, but the suspect struck him several times with the sword, the deputy said.

The suspect then ran out the front door, she said.

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After deputies contained the area, "the suspect emerged from between two houses and surrendered" without further incident, Schrader said.

"It is believed the suspect and the female victim knew each other, but it is still unclear at this time why the suspect attacked the victims," Schrader said.

The sword and wrench were recovered at the scene.

The suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment of a minor puncture wound and was later booked at the sheriff's Temple Station on suspicion of murder.

The woman's 10-year-old son was home at the time but escaped injury, according to reports from the scene.

The names of the victims and the suspect were not immediately available.

City News Service