The double stabbing happened shortly after 8 a.m. in the area of San Jose Terrance.
Responding officers found two women suffering from stab wounds. They were rushed to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
The suspect was taken into custody and taken to a hospital in the area as a precaution. It's unclear what sparked the alleged attack.
Police said there is no further danger to the community. They did not release any other information about the stabbing.
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