Suspect arrested in connection with Mecca stabbing
Jesus Reyes
MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect was arrested in connection with a stabbing that left a person in critical condition after being stabbed Thursday night in Mecca.
The stabbing was reported just before 7:00 p.m. on the 91000 block of 2nd Street, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
“… deputies located a subject with injuries consistent with a stab wound. The subject was transported to a local hospital in critical condition,” Lieutenant Deirdre Vickers, RSO spokesperson, told News Channel 3.
Additional details on the stabbing were not available.
RSO confirmed a suspect was taken into custody on Friday, just before 10:30 a.m. in the 91000 block of 3rd Street.
As of Friday, authorities said the victim was in stable condition.
The investigation remains ongoing. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.