TYPE OF CRIME: 245 PC Assault with a deadly weapon (stabbing)
DATE: 12/06/2012
TIME: 1730 hours
TYPE OF CRIME: 245 PC Assault with a deadly weapon (stabbing)
CASE #: 12-5513
LOCATION: 100th Block of Lewis Street
VICTIMS: Withheld – 74 year old, Male, Gilroy Resident
SUSPECT: White Adult Male; blonde hair, “dirty” tan clothing DOB: Mid to late 20’s
Address: Unknown
Details:
On 12/06/2012 at approximately 2:00 pm, the Gilroy Police Department received a call from St. Louise Regional Hospital regarding a stabbing victim that was transported to the emergency room by a private party. The victim; a 74 year old male, was reported to have sustained a stab wound to his torso. Because of the nature of the injury, the victim was transferred to an area trauma center via air ambulance.
Gilroy Police Detectives responded to the trauma center and assumed the investigation. Preliminary information revealed that this incident occurred on or about the 100th Block of Lewis Street. The motive for this crime is unknown at this time and appears to be a random act of violence. The stab wound sustained by the victim was reported to be non-life threatening by medical personnel.
The suspect is described as a White Male Adult in his mid to late 20’s, with blonde hair. He was last reported to have been wearing “dirty” tan clothing.
This investigation is on-going and is actively being investigated by Gilroy Police Detectives. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Gilroy Police Detective Michael Bolton at (408) 846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).
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BY: Sgt Pedro Espinoza
Date: December 6, 2012
Address/Location
Gilroy Police Department
7301 Hanna St
Gilroy, CA 95020
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 408-846-0350