Date of Investigation: July 3rd, 2022
Incident: Attempt Homicide Investigation (CS# 220703015)
Location: Union City, Ca
Attempt Homicide Investigation
On Sunday, July 3rd, 2022, at approximately 5:33 PM, Union City Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of Union Square near the Union City BART Station for a just occurred stabbing.
Upon arrival, the officers found a 37-year-old male (Victim) suffering from a stab wound to the neck. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
The suspect, later identified as Iran Martinez (38 years old, transient) was located inside the BART Station. Witnesses identified Martinez as the stabber, and he was subsequently placed under arrest.
Through our preliminary investigation, it appeared that the victim was on a walk with his wife and young child when they walked by Martinez. Unprovoked, Martinez ran up behind the victim and attacked him. Martinez then fled the area.
UCPD Detectives responded and took over this investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Andrew Smith at [email protected] or (510) 675-5268. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can leave information on the UCPD tip line at (510) 675-5207 or at [email protected]
PIO Lt. Paul Kanazeh is available for media inquiries at 510-458-3698 on Sunday, 07/03/22 between 9:30 PM – 12:00 PM.
