An attempted robbery turned violent at the Santa Rosa Transit Mall, leaving one 15-year-old suspect with multiple stab wounds. Santa Rosa Police Department reported that the incident occurred on June 7, around 3:05 pm, when officers were called to the scene of a physical altercation. Dispatched Santa Rosa PD's Downtown Enforcement Team arrived quickly, finding the juvenile injured and urgently applying a tourniquet to prevent further blood loss. The victim, a 24-year-old male, defended himself against the attack, resulting in the suspect's injuries.
The assault, which had a premeditated nature, involved a party of three: a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old juvenile, along with 19-year-old resident Edgar Garcia Riveros, according to the police. Their plan to rob the older male went awry as the man defended himself with what was described as a four-inch kitchen-style knife. Santa Rosa Police detained the suspects at the scene, with the injured minor later being released to a parent for medical care.
Investigators from the Gang Crimes Team took charge of the case, gleaning information from surveillance footage and witness accounts. The police's compiled evidence led to the arrest and booking of Riveros at the Main Adult Detention Facility under several charges, including attempted robbery and gang participation with enhancements. While the 17-year-old's name remains undisclosed due to their minor status, they were booked at the Juvenile Hall on similar charges. On the other hand, the injured 15-year-old was cited for the same offenses and released to parental custody to obtain medical treatment.
With the suspects in custody, the police urge anyone with additional insights into the incident to come forward. Those with information regarding the investigation can contact the Santa Rose Police Department's Gang Crimes Team at 707-543-4021 or visit their website with details found in the Santa Rosa Police Department's official announcement.
