Two dead after multiple people stabbed at California church

At least two are dead after multiple people were stabbed at a church in California

The San Jose Police Department tweeted that officers responded to the stabbing at Grace Baptist Church.

Shortly before 10 pm, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo posted to social media, saying: "Our hearts go out to the families of the two community members who have succumbed to stabbing wounds in the attack at Grace Baptist Church downtown tonight."

The police department later tweeted a confirmation two people had died.

No church services were being held at the time of the stabbing with police saying homeless people were being brought into the church to get them out of the cold.

Emergency services tape off an area near Grace Baptist Church in San Jose. (Nine)

Police said more information will be released when it becomes available 

Source: https://www.9news.com.au/world/police-multiple-people-stabbed-at-california-church/5db0efa3-0d04-4f95-b185-c978125011cd