California: Two violent incidents, including a shooting and a knife attack, were reported during a Nagar Kirtan in California, with two people injured in the stabbing incident, according to authorities.
The incidents took place during the 47th annual Nagar Kirtan in Sutter County over the weekend. Police arrested Sacramento resident Davinder Singh in connection with the knife attack, while a suspect has been identified in the shooting case.
The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating whether the two incidents are connected.
Shooting outside Sikh gurdwara
Gunfire was reported on October 31 in Parking Lot A outside a Sikh gurdwara on Tierra Buena Road, during the annual Nagar Kirtan and fair. The event drew visitors from Yuba City and surrounding areas.
The shooting triggered panic among attendees, but no injuries were reported. Authorities have identified a suspect and are continuing to gather evidence.
Two injured in knife attack
On Sunday, a separate incident involving a knife attack left two people injured. According to the report, a group of youths attacked people in the crowd with knives, swords and spears.
Police arrested Davinder Singh, a resident of Sacramento, in connection with the stabbing incident. Investigators are examining whether the attack and the earlier shooting were related.
