A stabbing incident near Garfield Elementary School in Alhambra prompted an intense police response and a lockdown of the school on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. According to CBS News Los Angeles, the event occurred around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Spruce Street. Upon their arrival, Alhambra Police discovered a male victim with a stab wound who was then transported to a local hospital and is reportedly in stable condition.
The lockdown was executed, as a precautionary measure, to "ensure the safety of students and staff," said a police news release, while they, the police, initiated a search for the suspect, described as a man wearing all black clothing. No students, teachers, or parents were directly involved in the stabbing incident, and no injuries were reported within the school, as stated in the release obtained by KTLA.
As the search unfolded, the nearby elementary school completed the lockdown procedures, securing the students before they were subsequently released one by one to their parents or guardians. NBC Los Angeles covered the incident from above, with NewsChopper4 capturing law enforcement personnel fromthe Alhambra and San Marino Police Departments conducting the search armed and ready.
While the suspect remains at large, the local community has been asked to come forward with any pertinent information. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can provide tips through the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or leave information online at www.lacrimestoppers.org, as shared by officials in an encouragement to the public. Anyone with details specifically about this case can also contact the Alhambra Police Department directly at (626) 308-4820 to possibly aid in the manhunt for the suspect.
