Juvenile Stabbed At Pool Hall In Nearby Petaluma

PETALUMA, CA – A juvenile underwent surgery after being stabbed Friday night at Buffalo Billiards in Petaluma, according to police.

Petaluma Police Department officers were called at 11:41 p.m. to the pool hall at 246 Petaluma Boulevard North on the report of a stabbing, however, no victim or suspects were at the scene.

The victim, meanwhile, had been taken by "private transport" to Petaluma Valley Hospital where he underwent surgery for a non-life-threatening, large slash wound to his torso, police said.

The male initially said he was 18 years old, however, police later learned he was a minor and did not release his age or name. Officials said they suspect the stabbing was gang-related, adding that the victim is disclosing few details.

The male is expected to fully recover, police said.

The Petaluma Police Department requests that anyone with information concerning this incident contact Detective Nick McGowan at 707-778-4456.

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