A series of violent incidents in Santa Maria, California,has left a victim critically wounded and three suspects in custody. According to the report, a stabbing occurred on Saturday evening, followed by a shooting hours later. The incidents took place in the northern Santa Barbara County city, with responders finding a 21-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds in the parking lot of In-N-Out Burger.

Saturday Evening Stabbing in Santa Maria

The stabbing, which occurred on Saturday evening, left the victim in critical condition at the Marian Regional Medical Center.. As the report says, witnesses reported hearing gunfire and seeing suspects fleeing in the area of 2326 S. Broadway. Officers later located a silver Dodge Durango and took three suspects into custody, recovering firearms and shell casings from the scene.

Shooting Investigation and Suspect Identification

Investigators identified one suspect as the alleged shooter based on witness statements, video evidence, and descriptions of clothing. according to the report, both the stabbing and shooting remain under investigation, and officers ask that anyone who has information about the cases contact the Santa Maria Police Department. As the report notes, investigators are still working on identifying potential additional suspects and additional cases.

Incidents Under Investigation by Santa Maria Police

The Santa Maria Police Department is currently investigating both incidents,with officers seeking information from the public. As the report says, the incidents occurred in the same area, with the stabbing taking place in the parking lot of In-N-Out Burger and the shooting reported in the area of 2326 S.. Broadway. The report notes that no law enforcement officers were injured druing the incidents.