By Sara Beth Williams–
Citrus Heights police are investigating a stabbing that occurred during a large fight that broke out in the early morning hours of Saturday.
Around 2:15 a.m., officers responded to the 6700 block of Outlook Drive after receiving reports of a large fight involving 1o to 15 people. Upon arrival, police found a female victim who had been stabbed in the back. Authorities said the injury was non-life-threatening. The victim was transported to the hospital.
Sgt. Ryan Smith with the Citrus Heights Police Department said there were “a lot of conflicting statements” provided at the scene, making it unclear what led to the altercation or who stabbed the victim. Police could not confirm whether the gathering was a house party, only that it involved a large number of people in front of a residence.
Smith said one Hispanic female adult is a potential suspect in the case but, but no arrests have been made, and no one is currently in custody. The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Citrus Heights Police Department at 916-727-5500.
