By Sara Beth Williams–
Two suspects, one 18 and one 19 years old, were arrested Sunday following a double stabbing that occurred inside a business along Auburn Boulevard over the weekend, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.
In a July 28 press release, authorities said officers responded to the 7900 block of Auburn Boulevard around 12:15 p.m. on July 27, following multiple 911 calls reporting a physical altercation between two groups, during which at least two individuals were stabbed.
Upon arrival, officers found two adult male victims inside suffering from stab wounds. Officers provided medical aid until medical personnel could arrive on scene. Both victims were transported to area hospitals. Authorities say both men are expected to survive.
Witnesses at the scene were able to provide a description of the suspects and their vehicle. Officers in the department’s Real-Time Information Center (RTIC) began tracking the suspects’ possible location, and detectives soon located and arrested the two suspects during a vehicle stop in Antelope, according to police.
The suspects were identified as 19-year-old Alejandro Roque Jr. and 18-year-old Moses Leyva. Roque was arrested on suspicion of felony battery causing serious bodily injury and carrying a concealed firearm. Leyva was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed firearm. Both were booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail, police said.
Citrus Heights police ae asking for anyone with information to contact the Crime Tip Line at (916) 727-5524. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers tip hotline at (916) 443-HELP. Anonymous tips leading to arrests may be eligible for a cash reward.
