Full Notification

Suspect:  Holden, Kenneth, 34-year old male (In-custody)

On Friday, August 13^th, 2021, at approximately 7:39 PM, Redwood City Police Officers responded to 1041 Middlefield Road, Donato’s Restaurant, on the report of a person who had just been stabbed.  Upon arrival, Officers contacted the victim, who sustained two stab wounds to his back.  The victim identified the suspect as a co-worker, Kenneth Holden (34), and stated Holden walked into the restaurant and stabbed him. The suspect fled the scene in a black Honda Accord and was followed by a witness, who was able to take a picture of the suspect vehicle and license plate. 
  
The victim suffered two non-life threatening stab wounds to his back and was transported and treated at a local hospital.  A countywide alert was sent to law enforcement agencies within San Mateo County, and at approximately 1:20 AM, the Daly City Police Department advised they had contacted the suspect during a traffic stop.  Redwood City Officers responded to Daly City and took custody of the suspect.  He was eventually arrested, transported and booked at the San Mateo County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon.  The knife used in the incident is still outstanding. 

Anyone that may have additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Nick Perna at 650-780-7672, or the Redwood City Police Department’s tip line at 650-780-7110.

This information is approved for distribution by Investigations Division Commander, Lieutenant Casey Donovan, Redwood City Police Department.