FALLBROOK — Authorities are investigating a stabbing that sent a teenager to the hospital early Thursday after a party in Fallbrook, with four individuals arrested in connection with the incident, one of whom was found carrying a loaded firearm.
Deputies from the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation responded just before 2 a.m. on June 5 to a report of a stabbing at a home in the 1700 block of Calmin Drive. Upon arrival, law enforcement located a 16-year-old boy suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound.
He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Shortly after, deputies observed a vehicle speeding away from the area. The vehicle was later found crashed into a building in the 1600 block of E. Mission Road. Four people associated with the vehicle were subsequently detained by law enforcement.
Authorities identified one of the individuals as Acey Perez, 17, who was allegedly in possession of a loaded firearm. The other suspects were identified as Angel Martinez, 17; Roman Ortiz, 22; and a 16-year-old juvenile, whose identity was not disclosed.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the collision and is handling the crash investigation. Meanwhile, sheriff’s detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.
The Sheriff’s Office has not released details about what led to the stabbing or whether charges are pending.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation.
