Man charged with premeditated attempted murder in stabbing of 2 Asian American women

The women, ages 84 and 63, were stabbed Tuesday afternoon. The suspect, 54-year-old Patrick Thompson, was taken into custody.

The man who allegedly stabbed two elderly Asian women in San Francisco earlier this week is now facing multiple charges, including premeditated attempted murder, prosecutors announced Thursday. Patrick Thompson, 54, was charged with two counts of premeditated attempted murder and two counts of elder abuse, with enhancements for great bodily injury, great bodily injury on elders and personal use of a deadly weapon, in the "brutal" knife attack, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin said. The district attorney's office said it is still working with police to determine if any additional charges should be brought forth, including any evidence to support hate crime allegations. The women, ages 84 and 63, were stabbed shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday, San Francisco police said.