Full Notification

TYPE OF CRIME: Attempted Murder (stabbing/blunt force)

CASE #: 15-0288

LOCATION: 8300 Block of Springdale Court

VICTIM 1: Withheld–32 year old male, Gilroy Resident

VICTIM 2: Withheld- 23 year old male, Gilroy Resident

VICTIM 3: Withheld- 21 year old male, Gilroy Resident

SUSPECT #1: 17 year old male, Gilroy Resident

SUSPECT #2: 15 year old male, Hollister Resident

Details:

On 01/18/2015 at 4:07 pm, Gilroy Police Officers responded to the 8300 Block of Springdale Court for a report of a fight involving multiple subjects. Officers located one victim suffering from a stab wound to the upper body, and two additional victims with head injuries. Medical personnel arrived a short time later to render aid. The victims were transported to area trauma centers with non-life threatening injuries. The victims are expected to survive.

Officers were able to obtain a description of the suspects and vehicle on scene. The vehicle, a Silver BMW Sedan, was located approximately two miles from the crime scene occupied by both suspects.   Both suspects were taken into custody without incident.

Preliminary information revealed that the confrontation may have been motivated by gang affiliation. Detectives with the Anti-Crime Team responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Detectives worked through the morning hours collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.

It is believed that other suspect(s) may have been involved in this incident. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Anti-Crime Detectives at (408) 846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).

No further information will be released at this time.

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

BY: Sgt. Pedro Espinoza

Date: January 19, 2015