Stabbing in Turlock on Easter Sunday
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Police said officers responded to reports of a stabbing around 7 p.m. at the 1600 block of Lander Avenue.
The victim was left with life threatening injuries, but is expected to be okay.
TPD said the suspect is in custody in another county on unrelated charges as the police department is working with the agency to add the stabbing charges. Police said the suspect and the victim know each other.
According to TPD, there have been two additional stabbings since Easter Sunday, which police confirm are all unrelated.
Bicyclist killed in collision with vehicle in North Highlands
'At this time, there is no evidence to support that claim,' said TPD.
Each case is being investigated as separate incidents, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact TPD at (209) 668-1200.
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