A SUSPECT has been arrested following a night of deadly violence in California which left a number of people dead.
On Thursday, a man allegedly launched a frenzied attack in Milpitas and San Jose in California, where at least three people were stabbed and three others were struck by a vehicle.
Police have confirmed that at least three victims have died of their wounds and two others are battling life-threatening injuries.
A third victim sustained injuries that were not deemed life-threatening.
The car that rammed into some of the victims had been allegedly carjacked by the attacker, cops said.
According to Officer Steven Aponte, spokesperson for the San Jose Police Department, the first attack started at 3.11pm "with a carjacking incident and stabbing incident."
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Cops were called to the scene, where one stab victim was found with life-threatening injuries.
The victim's car was then allegedly stolen and driven for about two miles.
At 3.31pm, the attacker stole another vehicle by stabbing the driver and taking their car.
The second stabbing victim also suffered severe and life-threatening injuries.
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As the attacker fled the scene, a pedestrian was struck by the stolen vehicle in a parking lot of a Target store.
The injuries sustained were not life-threatening, and the victim had been transported to a local hospital.
The suspect then allegedly rammed the vehicle into two pedestrians.
Both died of their injuries and at approximately 4.30pm, the Milpitas Police Department responded to a stabbing in a parking lot of a Smart & Final store.
Police said that life-saving action was taken, but the victim died from their injuries.
The suspect who has not been identified was arrested near the Smart & Final store after hiding in the residential area.
Cops from San Jose and Milpitas have confirmed that they believe the suspect is the same person from all incidents.
Aponte said during an evening press conference: "We are currently working with [Milpitas police] to make sure that the suspect they have in custody matches the suspect that we have wanted for these incidents that I just described.
"As of right now, we feel comfortable that there is no ongoing threat to the public."
Investigators are trying to determine if more attacks can be linked to the suspect.
Aponte added: "We're still investigating to see if there are additional crimes that have occurred that we're not aware of.
"So if anybody has more information about incidents that involved violent felonies that occurred during this afternoon time period here in San Jose or in other neighboring jurisdictions, we want to know about those."
No motive has yet been established for the frenzied attacks.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan condemned the violence in a tweet on Thursday night.
He said: "I am sickened by the senseless violence that took place in our city tonight.
"There are no words that can convey how sorry I am to the victims’ loved ones whose lives have been forever altered. San Jose mourns with you."
"Thank you to the brave officers of San Jose Police Department and Milpitas Police Department who acted with urgency to prevent further catastrophe.
"Over the coming days, law enforcement will follow every lead to understand how this happened.
"I have been informed there is no ongoing threat at this time and further details will be shared by our department in the days ahead."
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