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San Mateo, CA Police Department
Thursday January 23rd, 2025 :: 11:39 a.m. PST

Advisory

Suspect Arrested for Stabbing Another Person During Argument

One person was stabbed during a verbal argument, suspect arrested.    
 
San Mateo, CA – On January 22, 2025, the San Mateo Police Department arrested a male suspect for stabbing another person during a verbal argument.  The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the suspect was booked into county jail. 
 
At 11:06 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Poplar Avenue and South Amphlett Boulevard regarding parking complaints received by community members.  The officer heard a loud argument and saw two males standing on the sidewalk.  The officer parked his patrol car and walked over to investigate the disturbance.  The verbal argument quickly escalated and the suspect, later identified as Cristian Gomez, was holding a knife and had stabbed the victim.  The officer requested additional officers to respond to the scene and gave commands to Gomez to drop the knife.  Gomez was safely detained in handcuffs. 
 
Medical aid was provided to the victim.  The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 
 
Officers investigated the incident, speaking to witnesses, collecting evidence, and reviewing security camera footage.  Gomez was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and booked into the San Mateo County Jail.     
 
As we continue this investigation, we are searching for surveillance footage of the incident.  We encourage our residents to register their home surveillance cameras with us.  You can securely register your home surveillance cameras on our website at Security Camera Registration | San Mateo, CA - Official Website (cityofsanmateo.org).  If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact the San Mateo Police Department at (650) 522-7700. 
 
ARRESTED
Christian Gomez, 26-year-old San Mateo resident.
CHARGES:
245(a)(1) PC- Assault with a deadly weapon.
 
 

Address/Location
San Mateo, CA Police Department
200 Franklin Pkwy
San Mateo, CA 94403

Contact
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Non-emergencies: 650-522-7700

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