On July 30, 2010 at approximately 12:01 a.m., Santa Paula Police officer’s were dispatched to the 300 block of Larmon Loop regarding a fight in progress. While officers were enroute to the location, Santa Paula Police Dispatch received additional information that one of the involved parties had been stabbed. Upon officer’s arrival, a 17-year old juvenile was located with several stab wounds to the chest area. The juvenile was treated on scene by Santa Paula Fire and AMR Paramedics prior to being transported to a local hospital for emergency surgery. The juvenile is currently listed in critical condition and the investigation is continuing. The identity of the victim is being withheld due to his age.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Santa Paula Police Department Investigations Unit at (805) 525-4474 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Jimmy Fogata
Patrol Sergeant