A late-night stabbing in an Oxnard parking lot left a 22-year-old man in surgery and two local men in handcuffs, authorities said. The victim showed up at St. John's Regional Medical Center in the early hours of March 12 with multiple stab wounds to his lower torso. Investigators later identified 19-year-old Diego Arellano and 18-year-old Alexis Arellano as suspects and arrested them in separate operations this month. Police say the man's injuries are serious but not life-threatening, and the case is still very much open.
Police outline investigation and arrests
According to a news release from the Oxnard Police Department, officers were alerted around 1:15 a.m. on March 12 when the victim arrived at the hospital after being attacked in a parking lot in the 2000 block of East Pleasant Valley Road. Detectives with the department's Violent Crimes Unit collected evidence that led them to the two suspects. Police say Alexis Arellano was detained on March 13 after a brief foot chase, while Diego Arellano was taken into custody on March 17 during follow-up investigative work.
Victim's condition and charges
As reported by FOX 11 Los Angeles, the victim suffered multiple serious stab wounds to his lower torso and required surgery, but authorities describe his condition as serious yet not life-threatening. Both Diego and Alexis Arellano were booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, inflicting serious injuries that required surgery, and conspiracy, according to the outlet. FOX 11 also noted that investigators have not released a motive for the stabbing or said whether the suspects and the victim knew each other.
How to help investigators
The Oxnard Police Department is asking anyone who might have information about the case to contact Detective Diego Estrada at (805) 385-8291 or by email at [email protected], according to the department's release. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or via venturacountycrimestoppers.org. Officials say the Violent Crimes Unit will share additional updates as they become available.
Investigation ongoing
Police say the investigation remains active as detectives work to determine what triggered the parking lot confrontation. Authorities have urged anyone with relevant video or information to come forward, as reported by FOX 11 Los Angeles.
