Crime & Safety
19-Year-Old in Critical Condition after Stabbing
The attack appears to be gang-related.
A 19-year-old man is in critical condition after a stabbing in Redwood City this afternoon, police said.
Officers responded to the 800 block of Brewster Avenue at around 4:35 p.m. on reports of a stabbing.
Police found the victim, a Redwood City resident, suffering from stab wounds to his abdomen.
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He was taken to a hospital and was in critical condition as of this evening, police said.
Police said the motive is still under investigation although it appears to be gang-related.
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Witnesses described the suspects as two men, between 20 and 25 years old and wearing black clothing. They were both described as about 5 feet 8 inches tall with thin builds.
One of the suspects was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.
The suspect vehicle was described as a tan or gold, small four-door car, possibly a Mercedes Benz.
Anyone with information is asked to call Redwood City police at (650) 780-7100.
--Bay City News
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