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Elk Grove police arrest suspect connected to stabbing that put nearby school on lockdown

The person who was stabbed was taken to a local hospital, but their condition is not known at this time, according to the Elk Grove Police Department.

ELK GROVE, Calif. — 9:57 p.m. update:

A man was arrested on Wednesday in connection to a stabbing near Maritime and Sailview Drives.

Police said Samual Boston is charged with attempted murder and is booked at the main jail. The victim is expected to survive the attack. 

Police did not say what led to the stabbing.

Original story:

The Elk Grove Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred near Maritime Drive and Sailview Drive Wednesday, Nov. 17 around 2:15 p.m.

Elk Grove police said the stabbing was an isolated incident that occurred in a home in the area.

Stonelake Elementary School, which is located near the home where the stabbing occurred, was placed on a precautionary lockdown earlier this afternoon. The Elk Grove Unified School District onsite security was on stand-by while the kids were dismissed from school. 

The Elk Grove Police Department said a suspect in the stabbing was located a few miles away and is now in custody. The person who was stabbed was taken to a local hospital, but their condition is not known at this time.

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