SANTA CLARA, Calif. - A stabbing attack involving roommates in Santa Clara led to an officer kicking down a door and discharging his gun, fatally striking the alleged perpetrator, authorities said.

The incident unfolded on Wednesday around 6:18 p.m. at a home in the 1800 block of Eisenhower Drive, according to the Santa Clara Police Department.

Officer kicked in door

What we know:

Chief Corey Morgan said the initial 911 caller reported a verbal altercation at the home, which escalated when a knife was pulled.

Morgan said four roommates lived at the home. When one of his officers arrived, the front door was locked, but he could hear a commotion inside. After identifying himself, the officer kicked in the door to gain entry and saw one roommate straddling another, who was pinned to

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