Fatal stabbings shock the Davis community
DAVIS -- Police in Davis are looking for two killers after two separate stabbings in the last four days.
Yolo County Search and Rescue are helping the Davis Police Department look for evidence after the latest homicide happened at Sycamore Park.
The latest deadly stabbing occurred on Saturday night in the middle of a residential neighborhood and steps away from Willett Elementary.
The victim has been identified as Karim Najm, a 20-year-old UC Davis student and graduate of Davis High School.
On Monday morning, Davis police were on hand as students arrived at school and the Yolo County Search and Rescue team canvassed the area looking for evidence. It was an alarming sight for parents who told us they are on edge.
Man Chan's daughter goes to Willett Elementary, and she said, "I was totally shocked. I couldn't believe this happened in this peaceful town.
Lieutenant Dan Beckwith from Davis Police also said, "We are going to be doing our best circulating through the community to our schools to places where folks gather. Our goal is high visibility and protecting our public."
A small memorial for Najm was taking shape in Sycamore Park Monday.
Last Thursday, another man was stabbed just two miles away at Central Park. According to police officers, 50-year-old David Breuax, a well-known Davis resident who is also known as "Compassion Guy", died of his injuries. The FBI and the California Department of Justice are helping police with the investigations.
A person of interest who closely matched the suspect's description was arrested on unrelated charges. However, police say there is no evidence linking the suspect to either of the incidents.