Yesterday, a former employee was arrested in connection with a stabbing at a Santa Rosa restaurant that left one man with serious injuries, the Santa Rosa Police Department reported. The incident occurred in the 2700 block of Yulupa Avenue around 11:40 AM. Officers arrived on the scene to find the victim, a 43-year-old male restaurant employee, suffering from severe head and arm wounds. He was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment and remains in critical condition.
The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Li Zhiqing, allegedly used a cleaver in the attack. According to the police, after injuring the victim, Zhiqing threatened other employees before fleeing the establishment on foot. He was later apprehended at a nearby park and taken into custody without further incident.
Following the arrest, the SRPD’s Violent Crimes Investigation Team took charge of the case, whereas Field and Evidence Technicians processed the crime scene. A statement by the Santa Rosa Police revealed that the weapon was recovered near the location of the stabbing.
Zhiqing faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, criminal threats, and mayhem. As detectives carry on with the investigation, they encourage anyone with additional information to come forward and contact the SRPD through the department's online Tip Line.
