Police Investigate Stabbing in Coachella

CREATED Jun. 22, 2012

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COACHELLA - Police in Coachella are seeking a suspect in a stabbing.

Shortly before Noon Friday, officers from the Coachella Police Department responded to the 86700 block of Naomi Court to a report of unknown trouble. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim on the ground with a stab wound to his upper body. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition.

Police say the suspect is described as an adult Hispanic male, approximately 25-30 years old, about 5'6" to 5'8" tall and wearing a tan shirt and unknown-color pants.

Riverside County Sheriff's Deputies from the Thermal Station responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. This is an on-going investigation and no further details are available at this time.

The Coachella Police Department and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department encourage anyone with information to contact Investigator Lisandro Tijerina by calling 760-863-8945.