COALINGA, Calif. — A 14-year-old Coalinga resident was arrested after a knife-related assault involving a 15-year-old victim on Oct. 16, according to the Coalinga Police Department.
Officers responded to the 300 block of West Polk Street at approximately 1:40 p.m. after receiving a report of a physical assault that had occurred moments earlier, police said.
When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old Coalinga resident bleeding at the scene. Emergency medical personnel transported the teenager to a hospital for treatment. The department did not provide additional information about the victim’s condition.
According to investigators, one male suspect allegedly assaulted the 15-year-old while a second suspect, identified as a 14-year-old, displayed a knife in a threatening manner. The two suspects then reportedly fled the area in a red sedan.
Police later obtained the name and photograph of the suspect accused of displaying the knife. Investigators identified him as a 14-year-old Coalinga resident with alleged criminal street gang ties, according to the department.
Officers subsequently located the juvenile at his residence and arrested him. He faces charges that include assault with a deadly weapon and brandishing a weapon, police said.
Authorities obtained permission from the homeowners to search the residence. However, officers did not find the knife during the search, according to the department.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police have not released additional details about the second suspect or whether further arrests are expected.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Coalinga Police Department at (559) 935-1525.
This report is based on information provided by the Coalinga Police Department. The allegations have not been independently verified.
