Full Notification

On Thursday 1/14/21, at approximately 12:30 pm, Morgan Hill Police were dispatched to the 16000 block of Sundance Dr on reports of a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and located a male subject near the front of the home. The male subject was detained without incident. Officers entered the residence and located an unresponsive female subject with multiple stab wounds. Officers secured the crime scene and initiated medical aid. MHFD and EMS personnel responded to the residence and transported the female victim to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

MHPD Detectives were called out and are actively investigating the incident. During the investigation, it was determined there was a disturbance between the couple prior to the stabbing. During the disturbance, the male suspect is suspected of stabbing the female victim multiple times. The suspect, 59 year-old John Reed, was taken into custody and later booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail. Reed is being charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The identity of the female victim is not being released at this time.

Anyone that may have information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Sara Alanis at (669) 253-4957 or [email protected].