Boy slain, mother wounded in Southern California stabbing
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California authorities are investigating the fatal stabbing of a toddler and wounding of his mother.
The Fontana Police Department says family members arriving home Thursday afternoon found the 3-year-old boy and his 23-year-old mother suffering from multiple stab wounds.
Officers and paramedics arrived and transported the victims to hospitals. The child was later pronounced dead.
A police statement says a man was taken into custody a short distance from the home. Police say preliminary information suggests he is known to the victims.