Suspected Gang-Related Stabbing Lands Man in Hospital

A man walked into an area hospital late Thursday night with stab wounds from an apparent gang-related altercation that took place May 11 at Santa Anita Avenue and Duarte Road.

Arcadia Police Lt. Tom Le Veque told the Pasadena Star-News that the wounded man, whose injuries do not appear life-threatening, is affiliated with a gang and police believe the stabbing was gang-related.

The victim had just left a beverage shop when two men approached him to ask him "where he was from," the Star-News reported. An argument ensued.

"One of the suspects stepped back, pulled out a folding knife and stabbed the victim in the chest," Le Veque told the newspaper, adding that the attackers fled on foot.

The stabbing reportedly took place between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. According to the Star-News, the stabbing victim lives in Hacienda Heights.

Police described the suspects as Latino men between the ages of 18 and 21. One assailant sported a blue "L.A." hat, a blue shirt and black and gray plaid shorts paired with white knee-high socks.

Anyone with information is asked to call Arcadia police at 626-574-5156. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 800-222-8477.