Crime & Safety
Taco Bell Stabbing Suspect Arrested Following Search
A juvenile victim was taken to Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley.
PLEASANTON, CA — One juvenile was hospitalized and one was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a fight at a Pleasanton Taco Bell led to a stabbing, police officials said. The fight was reported to police just after 3 p.m.
Police officials said officers discovered a juvenile suffering from multiple stab wounds near the Taco Bell located at 5524 Springdale Ave. The juvenile was taken to Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley. He is expected to recover.
According to a statement released by police, the juvenile suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. The juvenile, whose name has not been released, was located a short time later in the 6200 block Stoneridge Mall Rd. and was arrested. The suspect, who also sustained injuries during the altercation, was medically cleared and booked into juvenile hall.
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Police said the stabbing investigation is ongoing.
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