Capitola Police arrest juvenile for attempted homicide on Wharf Road
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE FEB.21, 2023, at 1:36 p.m.- Capitola Police said they have arrested a 17-year-old male juvenile in connection with an attempted homicide from Monday on the 1800 block of Wharf Road.
Police said the juvenile suspect was arrested on the 400 block of Old San Jose Road Tuesday morning. He was booked into Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall for attempted homicide, brandishing, and for bringing a dangerous weapon onto school grounds.
Capitola Police did share that the arrest did take place at Soquel High School. Police could not confirm if the 17-year-old was a student at the school or not.
Santa Cruz City Schools clarified to KION that the attempted homicide did not take place on school grounds.
Police said the second suspect was dropped as a person of interest upon further investigation.
ORIGINAL STORY
Capitola Police announced they are investigating an attempted homicide stabbing that took place Monday night.
Officers told KION that they responded to a fight on the 1800 block of Wharf Road around 4:41 p.m. During the altercation, a male juvenile victim was stabbed. The victim was flown to a local trauma center and is listed as being in stable but critical condition.
Officers said that the two juvenile suspects fled on foot and were last seen running toward 48th Avenue.
Officers said they are reviewing evidence and anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the Capitola Police Department at (831) 471-1141 or call their tip line at (831) 475-2791.
