San Jose Police make arrest in fatal stabbing

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A suspect is in custody in connection with a stabbing that killed a man and injured a woman near Leland High School in San Jose this evening, a police spokesman said.

Officers responded to a report of person stabbed in the 6600 block of Charter Oak Place shortly after 6 p.m., San Jose police Officer Albert Morales said.

The man was found suffering from at least one stab wound and transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, Morales said.

The woman was injured with wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening, she said.

The suspect was found near the scene and taken into custody, Morales said.

The homicide is the city's 24th this year.