Stabbing and carjacking results in victim being transported to the hospital with major injuries.
DATE/TIME: May 11, 2018, at 10:30 p.m.
INCIDENT: Stabbing and Car Jacking
LOCATION: Adobe Road and Buena Vista Drive, City of 29 Palms
SUSPECT(S): Unknown Male
VICTIM: Confidential, 25-year-old, Resident of 29 Palms
SUMMARY:
On May 11, 2018, at 10:30 p.m., the victim was confronted by several male subjects in a parking lot at Adobe Road and Buena Vista. A fight ensued between the victim and one of the suspects. The victim was stabbed once in the back during the altercation. The suspects then took the victim's car and fled the area. Deputies and Medical assistance were called to the scene by a witness. The victim was airlifted to a trauma center where he was treated for life threatening injuries, he is currently in stable condition.
The suspect description is not known at this time. Deputies are seeking the public’s assistance and anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Morongo Basin Station at (760) 366-4175. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-888-78-CRIME or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy A. Stumbo
Station: Morongo Basin Station
Phone No. (760) 366-4175
Case No.: 201800674
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
63665 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1