2 Huntington Beach stabbing victims identified

Authorities Monday released the names of two victims fatally stabbed last week in Huntington Beach.

The victims in the Fourth of July attack were identified as 47-year- old William Thomas Collins and 42-year-old Eric Clayton Hodges, both of Huntington Beach, according to Orange County Sheriff's Sgt. Matthew Parrish.

The attack was reported about 11:15 p.m. Thursday near 16th Street and Pecan Avenue, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department.

Logan Kelley, 26, of Huntington Beach, was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, Jennifer Carey of the city of Huntington Beach told City News Service.

Besides the two victims who died from their wounds, three other people also were injured with non-life threatening injuries. All five victims were adults, Carey said.

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"Upon arrival, officers located several victims with significant injuries," police earlier posted on X, formerly Twitter.

"The investigation is still ongoing and more information will be provided as we are able to," police said.

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