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Churchgoer Stabbed Outside Saints Peter & Paul Church in San Francisco

A suspect was arrested after a churchgoer was stabbed during a confrontation outside the church, marking the second such incident in six months.

A churchgoer was stabbed Sunday afternoon outside Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Filbert Street in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, seen here in October 2023.
Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco was the scene of a stabbing on Sunday.
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Overview

  • The stabbing occurred after a homeless man disrupted a church service, leading to a confrontation outside.
  • San Francisco police responded quickly, arresting the suspect who allegedly used a knife in the attack.
  • The victim, who was stabbed in the leg, is expected to recover after hospital treatment.
  • This incident follows a previous act of violence at the same church involving a different assailant.
  • Local authorities and community leaders are increasingly concerned about safety at the church.