Suspect arrested in stabbing outside Yucca Valley Walmart store
Update 8/13/24
A Yucca Valley man was identified as the suspect in the stabbing Tuesday. Authorities said the 23-year-old was arrested in Desert Hot Springs on Monday.
The suspect faces attempted murder charges. According to county jail records, he remains in custody on $1 million bail.
Original report 8/12/24
Detectives continue to investigate a stabbing that left a man injured Sunday night outside the Walmart in Yucca Valley.
A 38-year-old man was stabbed at around 10:45 p.m. at the Walmart shopping plaza on Twentynine Palms Highway and Avalon Avenue, authorities announced on Monday.
Deputies administered life-saving measures to the victim. He was then rushed to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Detectives from the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station assumed the investigation and are actively working on this case.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy C. Ranslem or Detective S. Ables of the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station at (760) 366-4175.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
