Crime & Safety

Union City Police Arrest Juvenile Suspected in Stabbing

Police officials say the victim is expected to survive.

Police say a juvenile has been arrested in connection to the stabbing of a person in Union City on Monday evening.

According to police officials, around 6:30 p.m., the Alameda County Fire Department requested police to assist them in the 34900 block of Peco St. with a victim who had been stabbed multiple times.

“The victim was immediately transported to Eden Trauma Center for potentially life threatening injuries,” Lt. Matias Pardo said in a statement. “UCPD patrol units developed information on the identity of the suspect his current whereabouts. A short time later, the suspect (juvenile) was located at his residence and taken into custody without incident.”

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Pardo says the juvenile was arrested for attempted homicide and was taken to Juvenile Hall. The victim, who was treated for his injuries, is expected to survive.

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