Advisory
Stabbing Incident Under Investigation
Prepared by:
Daniel Rios, Lieutenant
Detective Bureau Supervisor
(805) 928 - 3781 ext. 1307
Stabbing Incident Under Investigation 
Case # SMPD24-0012880
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 1:38 PM, officers from the Santa Maria Police Department responded to a reported stabbing near the intersection of Lincoln Street and Park Avenue. After further investigation, it was discovered that the stabbing occurred during an altercation involving a group of juveniles. A 15-year-old male victim sustained stab wounds and returned to Santa Maria High School, where he was later transported to Marian Medical Center. The victim is currently in stable condition.
The SMPD Detective Bureau has taken over the investigation. At this time, it is believed to be an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Due to the active nature of the investigation, limited details are available for release.
The Santa Maria Police Department is working closely with the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and Santa Maria High School to ensure the safety of students and staff. Detectives believe there are additional witnesses who have yet to be interviewed and are urging them to come forward.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Detective Juan Rubio at (805) 928-3781, ext. 1682, or via email at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the SMPD tipline at (805) 928-3781, ext. 2677 (COPS).
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 1:38 PM, officers from the Santa Maria Police Department responded to a reported stabbing near the intersection of Lincoln Street and Park Avenue. After further investigation, it was discovered that the stabbing occurred during an altercation involving a group of juveniles. A 15-year-old male victim sustained stab wounds and returned to Santa Maria High School, where he was later transported to Marian Medical Center. The victim is currently in stable condition.
The SMPD Detective Bureau has taken over the investigation. At this time, it is believed to be an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Due to the active nature of the investigation, limited details are available for release.
The Santa Maria Police Department is working closely with the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and Santa Maria High School to ensure the safety of students and staff. Detectives believe there are additional witnesses who have yet to be interviewed and are urging them to come forward.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Detective Juan Rubio at (805) 928-3781, ext. 1682, or via email at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the SMPD tipline at (805) 928-3781, ext. 2677 (COPS).
Prepared by:
Daniel Rios, Lieutenant
Detective Bureau Supervisor
(805) 928 - 3781 ext. 1307
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781