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Gilroy Police Department
Thursday January 30th, 2014 :: 06:17 p.m. PST

Advisory

Assault with a deadly weapon (stabbing)

TYPE OF CRIME: Assault with a deadly weapon (stabbing)

CASE #: 14-436

LOCATION: 7300th Block of Chestnut Street

VICTIMS: Withheld – 49 year old, male, Gilroy Resident

SUSPECT #1: Cabrera, Oliver Basto Jr. 23 year old male, Gilroy Resident


Details:

On 01/30/2014 at approximately 7:50 am, Gilroy Police Officers responded to the 7300th Block of Chestnut Street for an unknown disturbance. At arrival, officers located the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds to the upper body. Medical personnel arrived a short time later to render aid. The victim was transported to an area trauma center via air ambulance where he is expected to survive.

As a result of the investigation conducted by the officers and detectives on scene, it was determine that Suspect Cabrera was responsible for the assault. Suspect Cabrera is known to the victim. This crime was not motivated by any gang affiliation.

Cabrera was arrested and transported to the Santa Clara County Jail where he was booked on assault with a deadly weapon charges.


Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Gilroy Police Department Corporal Jesus Cortez at (408) 846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).

For any other media inquiries please call (408)846-0347.

BY: Sgt Pedro Espinoza
Date: January 30, 2014

Address/Location
Gilroy Police Department
7301 Hanna St
Gilroy, CA 95020

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