A violent fight between local kids near Rohnert Park's city center ended with one teen suffering major facial injuries and another in handcuffs, according to police. The injured teenager showed up at a hospital on Monday, which sent detectives digging into what happened and ultimately led them to a home in the city. Investigators say what started as a fight spiraled into an apparent knife attack.
As reported by The Mercury News, officers identified a juvenile suspect and, around 7 AM yesterday, searched a home in the 400 block of City Center Drive. There, they took the child into custody on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and mayhem.
Patch reports that the victim was treated at a local hospital for significant facial wounds. Detectives, including patrol officers and members of the gang officer program, believe the fight was gang-related and say the case is still very much under investigation.
Legal Charges and Next Steps
Officials have not released the child's name or age, and the investigation remains ongoing. The child is suspected of assault with a deadly weapon and mayhem, and it will be up to prosecutors to decide whether to file formal charges, according to The Mercury News.
Police Ask for Tips
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety at 707-584-2600. Investigators say tips could help sort out the details of the fight and determine whether anyone else was involved, Patch reports.
