Stockton saw a surge in violence overnight on Friday, leaving five people injured in separate shootings and stabbings, according to local authorities. ABC10 reported that three people suffered stab wounds and two were shot in incidents across the city. Police confirmed multiple arrests connected to the stabbing cases.
Both shooting victims—a 38-year-old man and a 26-year-old man—were taken to the hospital and are expected to recover. The 38-year-old was caught in a gunfight that broke out in a business parking lot on West Lane. Police described the suspects as men of unknown races, ABC10 noted. In a separate case, the 26-year-old was shot while driving near East Fremont Street. Authorities have yet to identify any suspects in that incident.
The stabbing incidents were scattered throughout the city. In the Lakeview District, two people were stabbed in unrelated attacks. FOX40 reported that a 36-year-old victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being assaulted. Police arrested the suspect, who now faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and battery. The attacker of another 38-year-old victim, however, remains at large.
In the Bear Creek District, a 19-year-old man was stabbed by a 21-year-old woman, according to police. Officers arrested the woman on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism. “The victim was visiting a residence when the incident occurred,” FOX40 reported. He was later treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The 38-year-old gunfire victim from West Lane was among several targets during the shooting, which also damaged a business and multiple vehicles. The suspects remain at large.
Stockton Police are urging anyone with information about the shootings to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Stockton Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600. In some cases, tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward, according to ABC10.
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