California suspect arrested for stabbing pregnant woman

SAN DIEGO (NBC, KYMA/KECY) – A suspect is in custody for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old pregnant woman multiple times in San Diego.

The attack happened in broad daylight in a busy shopping center on Saturday around 9:55 a.m.

Authorities identified Cole Klemke, 27, as the suspect.

Klemke was taken into custody on Sunday. However, the suspect did not know the victim and his motives were unclear.

The victim is four months pregnant and was hit several times during the attack. She was transported by ambulance to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Klemke reportedly fled the scene after bystanders came to the victim's aid.

Detectives used several tips from community members to identify the man through publicly released photos.