South Bay violent crime spree: Authorities identify three people killed last week
SAN JOSE — Less than a week after the violent South Bay crime spree that left three dead and several others injured on Thursday, the three deceased victims have been identified.
The Santa Clara County Office of the Medical Examiner-Coroner identified the victims Tuesday morning. They are Nguyen Pham, 72, of San Jose; Phuc Pham, 71, of San Jose; and Jiwanjot Dhariwal, 26, of Milpitas,
Authorities said a 31-year-old San Jose man committed multiple stabbings, carjackings and vehicular assaults during the rampage, which began just after 3 p.m. Friday in San Jose. The suspect, Kevin Parkourana, was arrested about three hours later near the scene of the final attack, in Milpitas.
The Phams, a married couple,were killed just after 4 p.m. outside of their downtown San Jose home when the suspect allegedly ran them over in an SUV he had carjacked less than an hour earlier. They were outside admiring the new paint job on their home when they were hit, a family member told the Bay Area News Group.
Outside of the home Friday morning laid a a makeshift memorial of flowers and candles spread on the sidewalk. A framed message read: “Rest in Peace Mr. & Mrs. Pham We are praying for your family.”
After striking the Phams, authorities say, Parkourana made his way to Milpitas and allegedly stabbed Dhariwal inside a Smart & Final on Jacklin Road. He later died in a hospital.
Parkourana was arrested shortly after 6 p.m. near the scene of the Smart & Final stabbing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.