A horrifying incident unfolded in Los Angeles when a knife-wielding man attacked his 10-year-old neighbor and her elderly grandfather in Sunland. The shocking footage captured the moment the psychotic suspect launched his violent attack as the children were walking down their driveway to meet their grandfather for a ride to school.
In the video obtained by KTLA, the children can be seen running away in terror as the assailant brandished his knife and moved between cars erratically. The grandfather, who was stabbed in the neck, struggled to stand up as the attacker lunged at him before fleeing in the victim’s car.
According to reports, the grandfather and three children were inside the car when the attacker approached them and attempted to knife them. The grandfather bravely tried to protect his granddaughter, but both ended up being stabbed in the violent altercation.
Neighbors described the attacker as a troubled 30-something-year-old who has a history of causing trouble in the area. Despite multiple arrests and calls to the police from his own family members, he continues to pose a threat to the community.
The suspect was apprehended a few hours after the incident and taken into custody. Residents expressed their fear and frustration over the lack of action taken against the attacker, highlighting the need for better mental health resources and intervention.
The family of the suspect revealed that they had been trying to get him help for his mental illness, but it is unclear what specific condition he may have. Police have not released his name or the charges he may be facing.
The grandfather and the 10-year-old girl were taken to the hospital in stable condition after the attack. The community remains on edge following this terrifying incident, hoping for justice and a resolution to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
