Knife-Wielding Neighbor Stabs Girl, 10, and Grandfather in Los Angeles

Shocking footage captures the violent attack, as the suspect is known to police for prior incidents

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A 10-year-old girl and her elderly grandfather were stabbed in a violent attack by their mentally ill neighbor in Los Angeles on Friday morning. Harrowing video shows the suspect, who is known to police, chasing and stabbing the victims before fleeing the scene in the grandfather's car. The victims were rushed to the hospital in stable condition, while the suspect was later apprehended by authorities.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing mental health issues in communities, as well as the need for better support and intervention for troubled individuals before they commit acts of violence. It also raises questions about the criminal justice system's ability to protect residents from repeat offenders.

The details

According to the footage, the suspect, a 30-something year old man living with his parents, approached the 10-year-old girl and her grandfather as they were getting into a car to go to school. The suspect then viciously stabbed the girl in the arm and the grandfather in the neck and arm before fleeing the scene in the grandfather's vehicle. The grandfather and girl were both taken to the hospital in stable condition.

  • The attack occurred around 7:40 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2026.
  • The suspect was captured by police around 2 p.m. the same day.

The players

The Suspect

A 30-something year old man who lives with his parents and has a history of terrorizing the neighborhood, according to local residents.

10-Year-Old Girl

The young victim who was stabbed in the arm during the attack.

Grandfather

The elderly victim who was stabbed in the neck and arm while trying to protect his granddaughter.

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What they’re saying

“Just getting up, going to school in the morning and the grandpa puts the granddaughter into the car, psychopath runs at the granddaughter and straight up stabs her in the arm.”

— Mike Agajanyan, Horrified Neighbor (KTLA)

“Grandpa runs at him, he turns the knife on him and stabs him on the neck and on the arm.”

— Mike Agajanyan, Horrified Neighbor (KTLA)

What’s next

Police have not released the suspect's name or the charges he will face, but the community is calling for better mental health support and intervention to prevent such violent incidents in the future.

The takeaway

This attack underscores the urgent need for improved mental health resources and crisis response systems to protect vulnerable members of the community from individuals struggling with untreated mental illness. Addressing these systemic issues could help prevent future tragedies.