Stabbing Suspect ID'd In Amazon Warehouse Attack

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Authorities arrested a man employed as a delivery associate on suspicion of stabbing a 48-year-old Amazon employee, the Orange County Sheriff's Department reported.

Officers were dispatched to the 25000 block of Jeronimo Road regarding a report of a stabbing at the Amazon facility. Upon arriving, the deputies found a female victim and started lifesaving measures.

Additional deputies found the suspect in the parking lot and detained him, and a knife was found at the scene.

The rapid response from Orange County firefighters allowed the victim to be moved to a nearby hospital. According to authorities, the victim suffered multiple stab wounds to her upper torso and was in critical condition as of Wednesday.

Alfaro, a delivery associate, was employed by a delivery service partner that delivers packages on behalf of Amazon. Alfaro's relationship with the victim and his reason for attacking her is under investigation.

Residents with additional details were asked to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department at 714-647-7000.