San Jose man arrested in knife attack at 7-Eleven
MILPITAS » A 46-year- old San Jose man has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a 7-Eleven clerk, police said.
The 19- year- old clerk was stocking merchandise at the store at 190 W. Calaveras Blvd. about 2:50 p. m. Friday when he was grabbed frombehind and stabbed with a knife, said Milpitas police Lt. Raj Maharaj.
Maha - raj said the suspect then let go of the clerk and drove away from the store.
The clerk was taken to a hospital, where he was treated “for several nonlife- threatening injuries,” said Maharaj, adding that he appeared to be “doing all right” as of Wednesday.
The attack was caught on surveillance camera, but police declined to release the video.
“It’s evidence,” Maha- raj said.
Anyone with information about the attempted homicide can contact Milpitas police at 408- 5862400. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call 408- 586-2500 or submit a tip at www.ci. milpitas. ca.gov/crimetip.