SAN JOSE, Calif. — An officer with the San Jose Police Department was stabbed Friday night after responding to a call from an individual who said he was suffering a mental health crisis.
Two officers were dispatched and contacted the reporting party. Suddenly, and without provocation, the man attacked one of the officers with a knife, police said. Officers were able subdued the suspect and took him into custody, ABC 7 reported.
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The type of knife used against police was not described.
The wounded officer was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. His injury was described as moderate and non-life threatening. He was later released from the hospital.
The suspect was identified as Sean Williams. He was taken to Valley Medical Center for treatment as well as a mental health evaluation, KPIX reported. He will subsequently be booked for assault with a deadly weapon.
