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California Juvenile Facing Attempted Murder Charge After Man Stabbed In The Neck: Cops

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BUELLTON, Calif. – A juvenile suspect is in custody for the stabbing in Buellton this past weekend. On Saturday, July 10, 2021, at about 9:45 p.m., deputies responded to the 100-block of Second Street in Buellton for a fight where a victim was possibly stabbed. When deputies arrived, they discovered an adult male victim who was critically injured with a life-threatening knife wound to his neck. The victim was subsequently air-lifted to Santa Barbara Cottage hospital for treatment. The suspect fled the scene prior to deputies’ arrival.

Santa Barbara County Air Support and Sheriff’s K9 units responded to area to assist with the search for the suspect, described as a white male wearing a black and blue “Thrasher” t-shirt with black jeans, black backpack with roses on straps. While they searched for the suspect, deputies requested an Everbridge notification be shared with the public to warn them about the suspect and ask that the public call 911 if they spot him. After several hours of searching, the suspect was not located. Sheriff’s detectives and forensic technicians responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.

On Monday, July 12, 2021, the juvenile suspect surrendered to detectives at the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall where he is being held for attempted murder. The victim is in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.

The suspect’s name was not released due to his age. Police have also not released information on a possible motive.

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