. >> reporter: investigators have released a picture of the suspect patrick thompson, and the district he has graphic evidence of the attack. he says thompson stabbed one of the women so violently the knife punctured her lung, then stabbed the other with so much force the blade broke. in video of the scene after the tuesday attack you can see the handle of the knife on the pavement. the blade had to be removed from one of the victims at the hospital. downtown san francisco's network of security cameras captured this image of the suspect, patrick thompson. >> throw the book at him. i just don't want him getting out on something with mental issues. i want him locked up forever and never to be on the streets again. >> reporter: that's the voice of andrew eng, the grandson of 85-year-old victim chui fung eng. he asked he not be interviewed on camera for his family's safety. he said he and his sister enjoyed a morning visit with her in the hospital. >> she was incredibly happy to see me and my sister. she was smiling the whole time, we held her hand. >> reporter: they raised $100,000 with a

police arrested 54 year-old patrick thompson a short time later. later after thompson apparently refused to appear in court to face 2 charges. each of attempted murder assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse. the deputy public defender representing him asked the public to hold their judgment. well, the facts are gathered and want to be clear that this is not a hate crime. >> there's no evidence to support a hate crime. we know is that mister thompson was suffering from a mental health crisis and the psychiatric be hospitalized immediately after this incident outside activists yelled at the district attorney, do your job. i absolutely share your outrage this case is outrageous. the violence. >> that the elders in our chinese community are experiencing is sickening. >> and we must do a better job as a city to keep our community safe on the dia says thompson seen here in an earlier booking photo faces the possibility of life in prison. >> those who showed up to protest say they've had enough of asian americans and pacific islanders being attacked.

police identify the man as 54- year-old patrick thompson. a witness snapped this photo of the same person from the back, moments after the attack at the bus stop. his victims and 83 and a 63- year-old woman. >> i just saw something silver in his hand. >> i saw brass knuckles on the end of it. >> reporter: thompson has been arrested more than two dozen times in the last 20 years. he was placed under a psychiatric hold at least once. in 2019 he was arrested for battery. and we've learned that in 2017 he was arrested for stabbing a person at a homeless shelter on fifth street with a pair of scissors. ovoked atta. anher he wfirs yesay oneddy street near lurkinand book on charges of atterdelder abuse tonight eng is still recovering after being stabbed in the arm and chest. her grandson said she needed a breathing tube after the knife cut her lung and rib cage. her gofundme page has raised more than $70,000 in less than 24 hours. her family, calling her the ultimate fighter. tonight i reached out to the family of the second victim, the 63-year-old

his name is patrick thompson. and here's video from the scene from a couple san francisco in broad wntown daylight after stabbing according to police officers after stabbing those 2 elderly women. he just casually walks away. here's video from the citizens app. now the women were on market street. they were at a bus stop waiting for their bus to arrive minding their own business. one of the ladies is in her 60's. the other in her mid 80's all of a sudden the man comes out of nowhere, stabs them and then walks away. he was arrested a couple of hours later stabbed him with a long army knife to the point where they had to be rushed into surgery and the knife was stuck in one of the ladies. here's a mugshot of patrick thompson 15 years ago. so this morning is not the first time he will go before a judge. this was back in 2000, 6 when he was arrested. for purchasing or possessing cocaine and then 11 years later in san francisco. he was convicted of stabbing a man with a pair of scissors at a homeless shelter in that pa

patrick thompson has been charged in the stabbing of two elderly asian women, waiting at a bus stop on market street to tuesday then walking away. in 2017 according to a law enforcement source, the 54-year- old stabbed another person at this homeless shelter on fifth street multiple times with scissors. a judge found thompson incompetent to stand trial and sent him to napa state hospital after which he entered a mental health diversion program. >> it permits almost anyone to qualify for diversion. >> reporter: he has been outspoken about mental health diversion programs, granted in many cases. >> you see the same individuals who have recently committed acts of violence and serious offenses, get into trouble again and to do the same thing over and over. >> reporter: they charged thompson with attempted murder, elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon. one of the victims lungs was punctured, and then i've had to be removed from the other victim at the hospital. peter murphy is working on a pilot program at the mental health association of san francisco. >> return to reach people befo

. >> reporter: this is what 54-year-old patrick thompson is being arraigned for. we have obtained video that shows the man walking up and stopping an 85 and 65-year-old woman as they wait at a muni stop and casually walking away. today the district attorney personally appeared and spoke outside the hall of justice after patrick thompson refused to come to court. >> we alleged this is not only premeditated murder but that the injuries amount to serious or great body injury. >> reporter: tonight both women remain hospitalized. an attorney representing the defendant spoke outside the courtroom trying to change the narrative. >> i want to be clear this is not a hate crime. there is no evidence to support a hate crime. what we know is that mr. thompson was suffering from a mental health crisis. >> reporter: he says with proper care thompson is not a threat and cites a former program he was put into after a prior assault. >> he willingly participated in and successfully completed a rigorous mental health program. there was a system failure due to the covid crisis last y

. -- police have arrested 54 year-old patrick thompson booked on 2 counts of attempted murder and elder abuse. police allege. he walked up on the 85 year-old and 63 year-old victims from behind and stabbed them several times. a witness says the suspect walked up on the victims holding a large army style knife. another witness who snapped this photo of the suspect as he walked away. didn't want to appear on camera as he speculated on the motive may be hey, i mean, he went straight to them, to the bus stop. and he just tech to people in la. >> to asian. ladies told elderly asian ladies. that's not even paying attention. it shouldn't happen in the city at all or anywhere. >> really. police are still investigating if this crime was motivated by racial bias. a law enforcement source says patrick thompson has been getting arrested in the tenderloin for 20 years. here's the department of corrections mug shot from his stint in state prison after a 2006 arrest for possession or purchase of cocaine for sale. sources say in 2017 he was arrested for a much more violent crime. booked on 6 counts of

san francisco police arrested 54 year-old patrick thompson booked on 2 counts of attempted murder and elder abuse. police allege. he walked up on the women from behind and stabbed him several times. police are still investigating. if this crime was motivated by racial bias in says her grandmother was just getting groceries in chinatown. >> she also received her covid vaccine and felt safe to go out again. has lived in san francisco for more than 50 years and never experienced anything like this. as of tuesday. her go fund me page. well, exceeding the goal has raised at least $100,000 meant for medical bills, but the family plans to donate to organizations that p i communities essentially she's just so happy with all the support. >> she does want everyone to know that she does want this man brought to justice and it doesn't want him to down the streets anymore. but she's also so happy that. >> everyone is coming together. >> we're told the family of the other victim want their privacy during this difficult time. understandably show here in san francisco. gayle ong kron 4 news. >> the m

patrick thompson has been charged and could face life in prison.udge ordered him into a mental health program after he stabbed someone at a homeless shelter. good morning. i am michelle griego. >> i am len kiese. we begin with the extended red flag warning covers part of the bay area. >> having a red flag warning this early is concerning. >>> pretty alarming to see this already. we are in extreme drought. everything is so dry out there. add those gusty offshore winds and we are talking about high fire danger. red flag warning is in effect until 6:00 p.m. tuesday for areas in red. we are looking at the north bay mountains, east bay hills and valleys under the red flag warning. we have seen strong winds especially in our mountains, even higher than 60 miles per hour. as we head through the day, relative humidity values will plummet down to single digits. we are watching that closely for you with the ridge of high pressure and offshore winds we will heat up. 91 santa rosa, 93 concord, mid 80s for south bay and san jose. around the baywe are talking 70

police have arrested 54 year-old patrick thompson booked on 2 counts of attempted murder and elder abuse. police allege. he walked up on the 85 year-old and 63 year-old victims from behind and stabbed them several times. a witness says the suspect walked up on the victims holding a large army style knife. another witness who snapped this photo of the suspect as he walked away. didn't want to appear on camera as he speculated on the motive may be hey, i mean, he went straight to them to the bus stop. and he just tech to people and left. >> to asian. ladies told other ladies. that's not even paying attention. it shouldn't happen in the city at all or anywhere. >> really. police are still investigating if this crime was motivated by racial bias. a law enforcement source says patrick thompson has been getting arrested in the tenderloin for 20 years. here's the department of corrections mug shot from his stint in state prison after a 2006 arrest for possession or purchase of cocaine for sale. sources say in 2017 he was arrested for a much more violent crime. booked on 6 counts of assault with

now police say they have arrested a suspect 54 year old patrick thompson of san francisco.he is now in jail on 2 counts. attempted murder and elder abuse. >> he was right next to me. he wanted this me. my back was turned to. a lot of a guardian angel. patricia lee was working in her flower stand yesterday at market and for st. >> when she says she saw the suspect walked over to the bus stop where the victims were minding their own business. and much energy and hustle the knife on his right hand side of my hand. and he was holding him like he was ready to. maybe do something the night was very specific. it has not close and it was pretty law. and life and he has like all the service in the middle. and then he crossed the street. and i tell my nephew we were closing and i say, hey, look, something is going to happen. so we look the strait and is the woman's check in on the came out, she turned around and look at the guy she scream. and then he won. of course, the older lady. someone was able to pull the older lady. i've you know, she gets them into today. >> here's a photo of

he saved the man that patrick thompson stabbed in 2017. thompson went on to commit many more hideous crimes. i asked the da why he did not do more to keep thompson behind bars? >> i saw his face and this is the guy that stabbed that other mail in 2017. >> reporter: benjamin gonzales recognized thompson's face and his body movement the moment that he saw this video i obtained. showing a man violently stabbing two asian women while they were waiting for this bus stop on market street. this was so violently thrust into this 85-year-old it punctured her lung when the knife handle broke off. engine was a security guard at this homeless shelter. along fifth and bryant he witnessed and restrained thompson after he randomly attacked another man. >> you would just lay on the bed. he came up and stamped him right in the chest with scissors. the look on his face was unbelievable. it was very calm but very violent. he tried to push him out window. >> reporter: he has a long criminal history including multiple assaults with a deadly weapon from 2017 an

. >> reporter: the man in video is 54-year-old patrick thompson. san francisco's district attorney filed attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse charges against thompson thursday. >> i mean, you kane downplay this. yeah. that's what he should be charged wonderful >> reporter: that from tracy mccray who says this crime could have been avoided all together if thompson previously charged with assault with a deadly weapon in a separate case hundred been let out from the napa state hospital and then enrolled in a mental health diversion program. >> he shouldn't have been out in the first place. a prior criminal with an unprovoked attack before. >> reporter: officers were able to catch thompson just hours after this tuesday attack. sources provided us with this x-ray i that was stuck inside oe of their lungs. >> hopefully he'll stay behind bars for a long, long time. >>> the fbi is increasing efforts and resources to combat hate crimes in northern california. a new four-pronged approach includes increasing investigative activity im

patrick thompson is scheduled to be arraigned on multiple felony charges. investigators released a security video of the suspect and have graphic evidence of the attack. the city district attorney says the stabbing left one woman with a punctured lung and the suspect stabbed the other victim with so much force the blade of his knife broke. the grandson of one victim is vowing to speak justice. >> throw the book at him. i don't want him getting out on mental issues. i want him locked up forever and never to be on the streets again. >> authorities say thompson has a long history with the criminal justice and mental health systems. police say so far there's no evidence the incident was a hate crime. >>> new findings show hate crimes against asian-americans and pacific islanders are up sharply. the group stop aapi hate released updated numbers and it counted more than 6,600 incidents nationally, from march of last year to march of this year. verbal harassments, the most common at 65%. next is shunning or deliberate avoidance at 18%. 12% of those complaints invo

here's a picture of patrick thompson. 15 years ago. so this will not be his first a court appearance going before a judge because back in 2006, he was arrested for possession or purchase of cocaine. 11 years later in san francisco. he was arrested for stabbing a man at a homeless shelter with the pair of scissors and that particular case, the judge found him unfit for trial. and then he was turned over to that napa state hospital for mental health treatment. he was there for 2 years from 2018 until last year when he was released and then we know exactly what he's accused of a couple of days ago according to prosecutors, this time, obviously this is such a high-profile case and with all the charges which include attempted murder 2 counts of that use of a deadly weapon and elder abuse in this particular case. according to prosecutors, if he is convicted thompson faces a life sentence back to you. all right. thanks a lot. we'll check in with you later. will meantime, we're hearing from the family. >> of the 84 year-old woman who was stabb

the man accused of the crime, patrick thompson, had been charged with assault with a deadly weapon in a separate case. many are asking why he is out on the streets. >> he just walked up to him but he should not have been out in the first place. the violent criminal did an unprovoked attack and he is free to walk around to do again. guess what he did. >> san francisco district attorney said he will appear at today's arraignment of thompson and he plans to handle the case for the prosecution. the two victims, one woman in her 60s and one in her 80s, are recovering in the hospital. he said he visited their bedsides and their strength and encourage is inspiring. live in san francisco, amy hollyfield, abc7 news. >> thank you, amy. >>> the fbi's increasing effort and resources to combat hate crimes in northern californ ca includes increasing investigative activity, increasing community outreach and launching a public awareness campaign, including this new ad on muni trains to report hate crimes. the more people come forward, the better they can investigate. >> i can tell you from personal e

that is because patrick thompson, the man accused of stabbing two asian women in an unprovoked attack on tuesday refused to leave his jail cell that day. >> i am disappointed because i was hoping to proceed today. the case will move forward. i will be here on monday personally to get an agreement. was he met with the victims and their families and is presiding over the case to pursue justice on their behalf. his decision to appear in court however only drew more questions from his critics.>> a ton of other cases, a ton of other families, what does he hope to gain? s tst jufor him?i a political stunt, what is it. the city police officers union called it a political move.>> a handful of doing critics gathered outside the courthouse while he spoke.>> i share the outrage. this case is outrageous. the violence that the other loose and our chinese community are experiencing is sickening. we must do a better job as a city to keep our communities safe.>> back inside the public defender's office stressed that thompson is not charged with a hate crime. they pointed his mental health history.>>

patrick thompson has been anned in thateen -- charged in that attack. he was allowed to end the inhis casee has been charged with attempted murder and elder abuse. he could face life in prison. >>> there were several small earthquakes shaking the sierra last night. the largest a 4.7 magnitude. people have been taking to social media to share their experiences. many from across the state and even as far as the bay area say they could feel the shaking. so far we have gotten reports of minor damage and just is a few power outages. >>> fire season already seems to be in full swing. some parts of the bay are better prepared than others. the fire ripped through the senior care facility yesterday. luckily contra costa fire was able to respond quickly with lots of resources. its a different story for the east contra costa fire district which covers 249 square miles. officials say they would have liked to have been better prepared for yesterday's fire. >> we know we should have six today. that has always been the struggle. it has always been a matter about how d

asian women in san francisco last week has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. 54-year-old patrick thompson was formally charged in a san francisco courtroom this morning. he is charged with two counts of attempt murder, assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse. the district attorney has not added any hate crime charges. the police chief says the take appeared to be random. the attack happened last tuesday at a bus stop in san francisco. the elderly victims are recovering from their stab wounds. thompson is expected without bail. >>> up next, it's safe to get your 12 to 15-year-old kid vaccinated and dr. fauci hinting at change about the mask rules indoors. we'll be joined by an infectious disease specialist with some answers. >>> an alarming covid surge in japan. the impact it's having on the olympic and those in charge of the games. >>> and probably way too hot for you with the near record setting temperatures but there is going to be a cool down on the way. i'll tell you about this system and even thunderstorms moving close by. i'm back with that in about five minutes. >>> when we we

. >> reporter: san francisco police arrested the suspect 53- year-old patrick thompson and say he was known to enforcement from prior contact. they will be increasing foot patrol in the area but understand the larger discussion about how the city should best use its resources. >> me and the department including our police officers association would like nothing more than other entities who are better suited to handle some of what we get called to. to have those entities handle those calls. >> in san francisco, matt boone, abc 7 news. >>> tu phong's grandson have started a go fund >>> and chesa boudin released a statement. he said his office is reviewing details and will release a statement tomorrow. >>> a protest in support of a young man who says he was racially profiled and suspected of stealing a sandwich at a local safeway. what makes this story so different is he's an honor student and 11 years old. as abc 7 news reporter wade freedman says the story has prompted a forceful response from the local community. >> reporter: we've seen the signs before and heard the refrain. >> black

. >>> two more developing news, patrick thompson, the man accused of stabbing two asian seniors along market street this week did not show for his first court appearance, but abc 7 news anchored the on land was there, she spoke with the district attorney along with the man who saw thompson stab somebody else in 2017. this is an interview you will see only on abc 7 news. dion, a lot to cover here. >> that man is a former security guard, benjamin gonzales. he saved the man and try to throw out a window in 2017. thompson went on to commit many more heinous crimes, so i asked the district attorney why he did not do more to keep thompson behind bars. >> i w otmail in 2017. >> reporter: benjamin gonzales recognized patrick thompson's face and his body movements the moment he saw this video i obtained showing a man violently stabbing two senior asian women while they were waiting at this bus stop on market street. the weapon was so violently thrust into 185-year-old grandmother that the handle broke off and punctured her lung. benjamin was a security guard at this homeless shelter along fift

his name is patrick thompson. 54 years old. he has been charged with 2 counts of attempted murder use of a deadly weapon and elder abuse for white. according to prosecutors and police officers what he did on tuesday in broad daylight on market street. here's video from the scene. now he is accused of attacking 2 women, one in her 60's. the other in her 80's. now, i can tell you their elderly asian women at the time. they were waiting for their bus. when all of a sudden patrick thompson comes along. according to the police officers and stabs them with a long knife and then casually walks away. he was arrested a couple of hours after that. now, i did mention that he's no stranger to the court system. here is a mug shot of him back in 2006 when he was arrested at that time for purchase or possession of cocaine and then 11 years later, james and area. he was arrested in 2017 convicted of stabbing a man at a homeless shelter in san francisco with a pair of scissors in that particular case. the judge found him unfit to stand trial. s

. >> reporter: the man in video is 54-year-old patrick thompson. district attorney filed attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse charges against thompson thursday. >> i mean, you kane downplay this. yeah. that's what he should be charged wonderful >> reporter: that from tracy mccray who says this crime could have been avoided all together if thompson previously charged with assault with a deadly weapon in a separate case hundred been let out from the napa state hospital and then enrolled in a mental health diversion program. >> he shouldn't have been out in the first place. a prior criminal with an unprovoked attack before. >> reporter: officers were able to catch thompson just hours after this tuesday attack. sources provided us with this x-ray image showing the broken knife that was stuck inside one of their lungs. >> hopefully he'll stay behind bars for a long, long time. >>> the fbi is increasing efforts and resources to combat hate crimes in northern california. a new four-pronged approach includes increasing investigati

a san francisco judge formally read the charges against 54 year old patrick thompson, the man arrested stabbing to older women at immunity stopped last tuesday. the hearing delayed from friday when thompson's public defender said his client refused to come to court that same public defender entering not guilty pleas today, avery i'm gonna write, enter pleas of not guilty, denied any and all allegations the incident, sparking national outrage. both victims one woman 85 years old. the other 63 are both of asian ancestry. both women survived the attack, but district attorney chase bodine said he felt he needed to step into the courtroom himself to prosecute the case. i would urge that the violence. against vulnerable elder members of our community. we've seen a wave of violence against asian american pacific islanders in particular. enough is enough, but the district attorney said at this point he will not pursue hate crimes charges. in this case here, based on available evidence, we could not even prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he knew they were asian, much less that their identity

his name is patrick thompson. 54 years old. no stranger to courts judges. police officers. this was the other day when according to police officers, he casually walks up to 2 asian american women stabs them and then just calmly walks off. he was actually arrested a couple of hours later in downtown san francisco. here's video from the citizens ap. this was on tuesday at around 5 o'clock in the afternoon on 4th and market. the women. one is in her 60's. the other mid 80's. they were waiting at the bus stop minding their own business. when all of a sudden according to prosecutors, patrick thompson comes up, stabs them and then they leave. they fall to the ground. one of the ladies actually had to be cradled by a witness. here's a mug shot from him back in 2000, 6 now, i said he was no stranger to the court system back in 2006 in this particular mug shot. he was arrested for possession or purchase of cocaine and then 11 years later, james and area in san francisco. he was convicted of stabbing a man with a pair of scissors at a homeless shelter in san francisco. but in that pa

because you never haen >>> police arrested patrick thompson. police say there will be more officers where the attack happened. >>> new at 11:00, more than 1.7 million californians signed the petition to recalled california governor gavin newsom. the state released the final count tonight. people can withdrawal their signatures until june 8th but this total far exceeds the almost 4.5 million signatures needed for the recall to actually make it on the ballot so it appears that what is going to happen. tonight newsom opponent caitlyn jenner appeared on fox news with host shawn hannity. >> i love this state, this state has done so much for me over the years. but i've watched it crumble right in front of my eyes. and you have to stand up. you know, and so, i knew it would not be easy. i knew it would be tough. but you know what, california is worth fighting for. >>> jenner did outline her >>> two bay area teens. >>> cooler and windier weather is ahead. i'm meteorologist sandhya patel and a look at mother's day coming up. >>> first a look at jimmy ki

police say the suspect is 54-year-old patrick thompson who was apprehended an hour later in the tender loin. officers in the area were familiar with thompson from prior contacts. >> the reason that we were able to arrest this individual so quickly is because the tenderloin officers know their community. they're out there engaged. >> reporter: the chief was not willing to reveal any details claiming that information is private. thompson had been charged with assault with a deadly weapon in 2017. facing 25 years behind bars. instead thompson received a mental health diversion and the charge was later dismissed. the attack on tuesday sent both victims to the hospital. the family of 85-year-old chuy fong said she was in surgery for hours intu expected to recover. the other victim is also expected to survive. investigators are still trying to determine a possible motive. >> we do believe that this attack was totally random. we have evidence. >>> the alameda county sheriff's office is asking for outside goc autopsy.review the gonzclez died in police custody 2.5 weeks ago. police body cam vid

because you never think this could happen >>> police arrested patrick thompson. police say there will be more officers where the attack happened. >>> new at 11:00, more than 1.7 million californians signed the petition to recalled california governor gavin newsom. the state released the final count tonight. people can withdrawal their signatures until june 8th but this total far exceeds the almost 4.5 million signatures needed for the recall to actually make it on the ballot so it appears that what is going to happen. tonight newsom opponent caitlyn jenner appeared on fox news with host shawn hannity. >> i love this state, this state has done so much for me over the years. but i've watched it crumble right in front of my eyes. and you have to stand up. you know, and so, i knew it would not be easy. i knew it would be tough. but you know what, california is worth fighting for. >>> jenner did outline her >>> two bay area teens. >>> cooler and windier weather is ahead. i'm meteorologist sandhya patel and a look at mother's day coming up. >>> first a look at jimmy ki

san francisco bus stop finally appeared in court today after a no-show on friday. 54-year-old patrick thompson pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, assault, and elder abuse. he is accused of stopping and 85 and 66-year-old victim unprovoked attack while they were waiting for a bus of market street. they told us he plans to prosecute this case himself. >> i am outraged at the violence against vulnerable elder members of our community. we have seen a wave of violence against asian americans pacific islanders in particular. enough is enough. i am rolling up my sleeves, i'm doing whatever i can to leave my office, to build a safer san francisco for everyone. >> reporter: get been arrested more than two dozen times in the last 20 years and was placed under a psychiatric hold. at least once. he is currently being held without bail. >>> san francisco police are investigating two more attacks on asian victims at bus stops. they interviewed one of those victims. the attack happened yesterday morning at the intersection of gary and leavenworth. she had just gone on the bus when a man slapp

a few hours ago as fpd identified the suspect as 54- year-old patrick thompson .1 witness tells us he was helping his aunt at union square flowers when they noticed a man wielding a large knife and approaching the bus stop just feet away. moments later the 84-year-old and another asian woman and a 63-year-old were stabbed. police obtained surveillance video that help them identify thompson. they say he lives nearby. >> that was a hate crime. he did not rob them, he just hurt them. what else could it be? that is somebody's grandmother or mother. >> we are hopeful she will pull through. she is very strong. >> in san jose, police are looking for the driver in a deadly hit and run. he struck a man on an electric scooter and then took off. it happened on cruiser road in san jose last night at about 10:30. officers believe dave jones was on a one wheel scooter when he fell off and then was run over by a car. >> i am still in shock. i still can't -- i just can't -- even process it right now. >> people are driving very fast, there taking advantage of the empty streets and empty lanes, so we s

handle the arraignment of the man accused of stabbing two asian women at a bus stop. 54-year-old patrick thompson has been charged in the attack on market street on tuesday. the da's office says this isn't his first crime. a judge ordered him into a mental health diversion program in 2017. after he stabbed someone at a homeless shelter. he was allowed to end the program two years later. in this he has been charged with attempted murder and elder abuse and he could face life in prison. >>> also today, family and friends of miles hall are speaking out after the contra costa da decided this morning to not charge or discipline walnut creek police officers for shooting and killing the 23- year-old. his family says he was having a mental crisis. and we're carrying their news conference live on cbsn bay area. it starts 1:30 and you can find the da's report on the case in full on kpix.com. >>> update to a story we brought you this morning. san seis rering aft waby a car outside of his marked police vehicle just after midnight. he's expe >>> early this morning the oakland police officers were called to a

patrick thompson was supposed to be arraigned friday but did not show up. he has been charged in last week's attack on market street and could face life in prison. the da's office says in 2017 a judge ordered him into a mental health program after he stabbed someone at a homeless shelter. >>> biden administration announced it is restoring gay and transgender healthcare reversing a trump policy. >> our community right now has been under attack across the country in many different states. they're trying to take away rights to healthcare especially for transgender youth. so having a policy like this that clearly states discrimination is legal and won't be tolerated in healthcare is critically important right now. this is policy comes into alignment with what federal courts have continued to see and what the supreme court said last year, even just before pride right, that gender identity and sexual orientation are included. >> a research group found that the policy change will benefit 1.4 million transgender adults and 150,000 teens living in the u.s. >>> takin

police arrested 54 year-old patrick thompson a short time later. friday after thompson apparently refused to appear in court to face 2 charges each of attempted murder assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse. the deputy public defender representing him asked the public to hold their judgment while the facts are gathered. i want to be clear that this is not a hate crime. >> there's no evidence to support a hate crime. we know is that mister thompson was suffering from a mental health crisis and the psychiatric be hospitalized immediately after this incident outside activists yelled at the district attorney, do your job. i absolutely share your outrage this case is outrageous. the violence. >> that the elders and our chinese community are experiencing is sickening and we must do a better job as a city to keep our community safe on the dia says thompson seen here in an earlier booking photo faces the possibility of life in prison. >> those who showed up to protest say they've had enough of asian americans and pacific islanders being attacked. the

officers arrested 84-year-old patrick thompson.have not yet set if there is evidence of a hate crime. >>> number three, two bay area students have been convicted of killing a police officer in rome, italy, in 2019. they have been sentenced to life in prison. >>> number four, more than 1.7 million californians signed the petition to recall governor newsom. the secretary of state released the final count of verified signature that is far more than needed to recall to make the ballot. >>> number five, check out this summer light some rides from sutro tower. it's not going to feel like summer. not like yesterday. 80s and 90s are gone, mainly 60s and 70s, up to 15 degrees cooler in lynn today. >>> number six, there is a big rig fuel spill in dublin. traffic alert has been issued for westbound 580 and 680, only the connection ramp is open. traffic is jammed for six miles, all the way into livermore. avoid this area and save yourself half an hour. >>> number seven, i'm so happy to share this with you all. the san francisco symphony is bac

patrick thompson. he is the man accused of coming up to 2 elderly asian women on tuesday at 5 o'clock in the evening on market street stabs both of them and then casually walks away. he's accused or he's being charged with attempted murder. 2 counts of that elderly abuse elder abuse and as well as use of a deadly weapon. here is a mug shot of him 15 years ago. back in 2006 when he was arrested for purchase or possession of cocaine and then 11 years later he goes before the courts again because he was arrested for stabbing a man at a homeless shelter in san francisco with a pair of scissors in that particular case, he was found to be unfit for trial instead the judge sentenced him to the mental diversion health program at napa state hospital where he was there from 2018 to 2020. according to prosecutors, he received intensive treatment. but then last year was decided that he would finish his treatment and then ultimately released. and then we know exactly what happened a couple of days ago according to

the man accused of the crime, patrick thompson, has a criminal history. he has also been previously charged with assault with a deadly weapon. that was a separate case. so many are asking why he was even on the streets to begin with. >> he just walks up to them, but he shouldn't have been out in the first place. period. violent criminal, did an unprovoked attack before, and he is free to walk around, to do it again, and guess what he did? >> reporter: san francisco district attorney chase aberdeen said he will appear at today's arraignment of thompson, and he plans to handle this high- profile case. the two victims, one in their 60s, one in their 80s, their recovering in the hospital. he said he visited their bedsides and he said their strength and courage is inspiring. live in san francisco, amy hollyfield, abc7 news. >>> amy, thank you. the fbi is increasing efforts and resources to combat hate crimes in northern california. a new four prong approach includes increasing investigative activity, improving law-enforcement coordination, increasing community

this is an image of the suspect, 54 year old patrick thompson, who authorities say is mentally ill. the tenderloin arrest him. one of the victims is 85 years old. she's recovering after undergoing surgery. i'm serious, mental, leo and he's dangerous. andrew ng is the grandson of the 85 year old victim. it just sat in that stuff where you can't are out earlier have to be scared to go out. it just angers me and it angers everybody. i'm sure many you're angry that thompson was free on the street despite being arrested for several salts back in 2017. i've learned that in one case he was staying at this homeless shelter at fifth and bryant when he allegedly used scissors to stab a man in the back six times staff held him down until police arrived. but there were questions in court about thompson's mental competency, and he was sent to napa state hospital to be treated. he was freed in 2018 and placed on elektronik monitoring. last fall, he completed a mental health diversion program. him where they just catch him and release with these programs, and nobody knows about tracy mcrae is vice

gayle, thank you. >> the suspect in the attack as 54 year-old patrick thompson. he has a history, a long history of encounters with the law. you're looking at his mug shot from 2006. that's when he was arrested on drug charges. then in 2017 he was arrested again on 6 counts of assault with a deadly weapon thompson allegedly stabbed another man with a pair of sisters. a judge found him unfit to stand trial. he was sent to a napa state hospital later a mental health diversion program apparently completed that program. he was removed last year. >> tonight we're learning more about just how widespread these violent crimes targeting asian americans and pacific islanders have become the national coalition addressing anti-asian hate published a new report today on the thousands of hate incidents against asian americans across the country. grant lodes joins us now in the studio with a closer look at all of this grant can obviously alarming according to this report by stop a p. i hate. >> that organization. you have more than 6600 hate incidents that were recorded from mi

this is an image of the suspect, 54 year old patrick thompson, who authorities say is mentally ill. the photo helped sfpd in the tenderloin arrest him. one of the victims is 85 years old. she's recovering after undergoing surgery. i'm serious mental leo, and he's dangerous. andrew ng is the grandson of the 85 year old victim. it just sat in that stuff where you can't are out earlier have to be scared to go out. it just angers me and it angers everybody. i'm sure many you're angry that thompson was free on the street despite being arrested for several salts back in 2017. i've learned that in one case he was staying at this homeless shelter at fifth and bryant when he allegedly used scissors to stab a man in the back six times staff held him down until police arrived. but there were questions in court about thompson's mental competency, and he was sent to napa state hospital to be treated. he was freed in 2018 and placed on elektronik monitoring. last fall, he completed a mental health diversion program. him where they just catch him and release with these programs, and nobody knows a

. >> reporter: they obtained surveillance video and set a photo helped identify patrick thompson who police say lives nearby and has been booked on two charges of tempted mu elder abuse. >> it was a hate crime. he didn't rob them. you just hurt them. what else can it be? >> we are not heroes but we want to make sure where he is going so we can get some information. >> that is someone's grandmother and mother. >> reporter: police are still gathering evidence in this case. is there any word from the district attorney's office on this attack? >> reporter: the district attorney's office says it is still collecting evidence from san francisco police but it does expect to announce charging details tomorrow and a court appearance for thompson could happen as early as friday morning. as for the victims families, they say they are still in shock, but they have been upgraded and they are still in the hospital tonight but are recovering from non-life- threatening injuries. >>> both women are still in the hospital as we mentioned and fortunately they are doing better and a representative of the

patrick thompson was arrested for the attack. police say he stabbed two older asian women who were waiting at a bus stop along market street on tuesday. the das office says this is not his first attack. he stabbed someone at a homeless shelter in 2017. in that case, a judge found him incompetent to stand trial and enter him into a mental health diversion program. >> we see the same individuals who have recently committed acts of violence and serious offenses get into trouble again and do the same thing over and over. >> reporte the judge granted thompson's request to s mental health program two years later. in this case, he has gewith att and elder abuse if convicted he could face a light sentence. the woman who were attacked are still in the hospital. both are expected to survive. >>> looking live out at san francisco, new signs of. to into the least restrictive yellow tier. that means that bars that don't serve food can reopen at 25% capacity. wineries and breweries can also increase in the capacity to 50%, same for gins, and i

she was one of two women stabbed by a 54-year-old patrick thompson on tuesday. her lung was punctured. she underwent surgery. she is now recovering in the icu. thompson was supposed to be formally charged yesterday but refused to go to court. and was hospitalized almost immediately after the attack. he is currently being held without bail. >> it was a big night for elon musk. the tesla and spacex founder hosted "saturday night live." and while the show was happening all the way in new york, some of his most devoted fans here, in the bay area, held a watch party to enjoy the show. nbc bay area's sergio quintana was there. he has more on the laugh, the controversy that often follows the outspoken billionaire. >>> ladies and gentlemen, elon musk. >> reporter: as soon as elon musk walked on to the "saturday night live" stage, this group from the east bay tesla owners club was dialed in. to say they're devoted fans is an soxcited to watch it. i'm just ready to like geek out and nerd out, have fun know, he jokes of himself, you know, of his own. but we will see how it

many of patrick thompson's offenses over the last two decades are for violent crimes. he has been arrested more than two dozen times in the last 20 years. his victims this week are an 84- year-old and a 63-year-old. >> all you see is a big silverrish part in his hand, brass knuckle style. >> i saw brass knuckles on the end. i couldn't tell you how long because part of it was still in her. >> this morning she's still recovering after being stabbed. >>> to the fire watch, investigators say fireworks may have sparked this 15-acre brush fire in eastern contra costa. it broke out before 7:00 last night in discovery bay. east contra fire and cal fire both responding. a man called 911 when he noticed flames creeping toward his home. >> i could see the smoke. by the time i got home it was coming across the field. i stood on the levee. certain enough, it jumped. >> crews are still mopping hot spots but say the fire is contained. investigators found evidence of fireworks and witnesses say they saw several teens running from the area. >>> parents and peers of a black elementary s

that is because patrick thompson, the man accused of stabbing two asian women in an unprovoked attack on tuesday refused to leave his jail cell that day. >> i am disappointed because i was hoping to proceed today. the case will move forward. i will be here on monday personally to get an agreement. was he met with the victims and their families and is presiding over the case to pursue justice on their behalf. his decision to appear in court however only drew more questions from his critics.>> a ton of other cases, a ton of other families, what does he hope to gain? s tst jufor him?i a political stunt, what is it. the city police officers union called it a political move.>> a handful of doing critics gathered outside the courthouse while he spoke.>> i share the outrage. is

. >> reporter: police arrested 54-year-old patrick thompson two hours after the attack. officers recognized him from a series of prior interactions. he's being held on two counts of attempted murder and elderly abuse. >> he's mentally ill and shouldn't have been out on the streets. >> reporter: matt haney says these continuous attacks on asian-americans are having troubling effects on the entire city. >> this is basic to a city's quality of life because without a sense of safety, nothing else can go on. >> reporter: district attorney chesa boudin will announce what charges will be formally filed against thompson. sergio quintana, "today in the bay." >>> covid cases across the country and in california continue to drop. these are the daily new cases. back on january 9th, more than 254,000 cases. but now look how far it's fallen. look where we are now. it was 44,000 just here on january 14th but look down here, 5/5, 1,790. now the worst of the winter surge the state reported 44,000 cases right there, but it has fallen so much. this comes as the cdc predicts a sharp drop in

handle the arraignment of the man accused of stabbing two asian women at a bus stop. 54-year-old patrick thompson onb someone at a homeless shelter. he was allowed to end the program two years later. in this case he's been charged with attempted murder and elder abuse and could be facing life in prison. >>> a controversial statue that many say is offensive and oppressive may never see the light of day again. kpix 5's maria medina is in san jose with the fate of a statue that has sparked debate for 30 years. >> our voice matters. my voice matters. >> reporter: after nearly 30 years of public outrage, san jose city leaders voted to remove the thomas fallon statue, and this week the city's public art committee voted to make sure it's never seen in san jose again except inside a storage facility. >> i'm grateful that they took action, but it shouldn't have taken this long. >> this is a symbol of the hate against young black, indigenous and people of color. >> reporter: from the day the statue was unveiled, san jose residents voiced their objection, saying it symbolized colonialism and racism. support

patrick thompson was arranged today after he was a no-show on friday. thompson was silent during the short hearing and he did not guilty to charges of attempted murder, assault, and elder abuse. he stabbed an 85-year-old asian woman and another 65-year-old asian woman while they were waiting for the bus on market street pick of the unprovoked attack happened tuesday, send both victims of the hospital. in an unusual move, san francisco's district attorney tested but dean was at today's arraignment and says they will prosecute this case himself. >> i'm outraged that the violence against vulnerable elder members of our community, we have seen a wave of violence against asian americans pacific islanders in particular. but nothing is enough. i'm a look at my sleeve, leading my office to build a better san francisco for everybody. >> is been arrested she doesn't times in the past 20 years and was placed under a psychiatric hold at least once. as of now come he is not facing hate crime charges, currently being held without bail, scheduled to be back in court o

san francisco bus stop last week is due back in court thursday for a bail hearing. 54-year-old patrick thompson pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges. barring new evidence, hate crime charges are not expected to be filed. one victim was stabbed in the chest, still in the hospital, the other is now at home recovering. >>> happening today, san mateo county is expected to move into the yellow tier, according to supervisor david canepa, the second bay area counselee to move into the least restrictive coronavirus tier. here are the changes coming to the peninsula. bars can open indoors for the first time in more than a year. capacity at 25%. gyms can increase capacity to 50%. wineries and tasting rooms can also reopen at 50% capacity. >>> the fda is authorizing emergency approval for the pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds, a huge step toward vaccinating almost everyone who wants a shot. the fda is on board but what about parents? here's "today in the bay's" cheryl hurd. >> reporter: counties throughout the bay area have been waiting for thisties and clinings are getting ready.

patrick thompson of san francisco from prior contacts.ok him into custody 2 hours later, this is a photo of the 85 year-old victim identified by family. >> as chilly fong ing her granddaughter posted online that her grandmother was stabbed in the arm and chest saying, quote, these asian hate crimes need to stop san francisco is my home and my grandma's home. we need to feel safe where we live and not in constant fear in was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries. but police say she is now out of danger. the 63 year-old second female victim stab wounds are said to be non-life threatening thompson was booked into county jail on 2 counts of attempted murder and elder abuse investigators are still working to determine if this attack was a hate crime. maureen kelly kron 4 news our kron four's justine waltman spoke with a bay area native and professor of sociology at yale university. doctor gray scale. >> for some tips that could help stop asian hate. >> i think that every day treatment of of folks as regular people would he