Crime

Suspect arrested for allegedly stabbing two men in Yuma

May 6, 2023 11:31 PM

Published May 6, 2023 11:46 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Police Department responded to the call on South Maple Avenue and 19th Street around 2:40 a.m Saturday morning.

Officers investigating the scene discovered a 23-year-old man stabbed at a nearby home as well as a 20-year-old man.

According to YPD, the investigation revealed that a 17-year-old boy stabbed both of the victims during an altercation.

Both victims suffered serious injuries and were transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center.

The suspect was later found and arrested.

YPD encourages anyone with any information about this case to please call the department or 78-Crime to remain anonymous.

Article Topic Follows: Crime

Vanessa Gongora joined the KYMA team in 2022 and is the anchor/producer for CBS at 4 p.m.

You can contact her with story ideas at vanessa.gongora@kecytv.com

Adelmi joined KYMA in 2022. Send your story ideas and more to Adelmi at: adelmi.ysita@kecytv.com

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.