Man stabbed with unknown cutting object in Fullerton

Man stabbed in Fullerton

A man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed in Fullerton overnight.

FULLERTON, Calif. - A man was stabbed in a residential area in Fullerton overnight, authorities said.

What we know:

Officials with the Fullerton Police Department said the call came in around 1 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19.

When first responders arrived at the scene at Roosevelt and Houston avenues, off the intersection of Euclid Street and Baker Avenue, they found a man who had been stabbed with a cutting instrument. 

He was taken to a trauma center and is expected to survive his injuries sustained in the incident. 

The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. However, the suspect was located and taken into custody within 30 minutes.

Fullerton PD says based on their investigation, this appears to be an isolated incident and that the victim and suspect likely knew each other. 

What we don't know:

The names of the victim and the suspect have not been released.

What you can do:

Those with information about the stabbing are asked to call Fuller PD Crimes Persons Detective L. Ramirez at 714-738-5334. Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips online. 

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