Man Stabbed During Possible Road Rage Incident In Culver City

CULVER CITY, CA — A man was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a stabbing in Culver City in what police describe as a possible road rage incident.

Officers were flagged down by a witness about 5:10 p.m. near Venice and Sepulveda boulevards, according to the Culver City Police Department.

The victim, who was found suffering several stab wounds to his back, was taken to a hospital for his injuries, which are serious but not life- threatening, according to police.

Investigators think the victim may have been stabbed during a road rage incident. The two men fled the scene in a vehicle, but further information was not released. It's unclear how the incident started.

Anyone with information about the stabbing was encouraged to call the Culver City Police Department's watch commander at 310-253-6202.

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ATTEMPTED MURDER

On 7-1-20, at about 5:10 PM, Culver City Police Officers were hailed down in the area of Venice Blvd. and Sepulveda Blvd. by a community member regarding a stabbing that had just… https://t.co/5GVBrKQdwV
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PRESS RELEASE ATTEMPTED MURDER On 7-1-20, at about 5:10 PM, Culver City Police Officers were hailed down in the area of Venice Blvd. and Sepulveda Blvd. by a community member regarding a stabbing that had just occurred. Officers found a male subject who had several stab wounds to his back. The officers rendered aid to the victim and requested paramedics respond. The victim was transported by Fire Department personnel to a local hospital. His injuries are considered serious but non- life threatening at this time. Preliminary information revealed that the victim was involved in a road rage incident and was assaulted and stabbed by two other subjects who fled the area in a vehicle. Culver City Police Detectives are on scene conducting a follow- up investigation. If anyone has further information regarding this incident, please call the Watch Commander at 310-253-6202.
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- City News Service and Patch Editor Nicole Charky contributed to this report.

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