Man Arrested After Stabbing Girl and Grandfather in Sunland Attack

Violent Attack in Sunland

• 🚨 A man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a 10-year-old girl and her grandfather in Sunland.
• 🎯 The incident occurred as the grandfather was taking the children to school on Eldora Street.

Suspect's Actions and Arrest

• 🔪 The suspect, identified as a neighbor known only as Eric, reportedly ran at the girl and stabbed her in the arm.
• 🩸 When the grandfather intervened, the suspect then stabbed him in the neck and arm before fleeing in the car with the girl still inside.
• 🏃‍♂️ The grandfather managed to pull the girl out of the car before the suspect drove away.
• 🔍 Police used dogs and plainclothes officers to search for the suspect, who eluded capture for approximately 7 hours.
• 📍 An eyewitness spotted the suspect running down a street, leading to a swift arrest by plainclothes officers less than half a mile from his home.

Eyewitness Accounts and Suspicions

• 😨 Neighbors described the suspect's behavior as creepy, with one witness claiming he had a van and watched them from a chair on top of his car.
• ⚠️ There are claims that the suspect may have attempted to grab the girl 6 months prior, with suspicions he might be a pedophile.

Victim's Condition and Charges

• 🙏 The girl is reported to be okay, while the grandfather's condition is a concern for neighbors.
• ⚖️ The suspect is expected to face charges of attempted murder once booked.