At 8:20PM, Pittsburg Police Officers were dispatched to a stabbing call at the Winco Food Store (2400 N. Park Boulevard). Three adult employees were contacted and found to be suffering from stab wounds. One was stabbed in the back, the other two were stabbed in the forearm area. Officers provided medical assistance and all three victims were transported to local hospitals and are expected to survive.
The suspect in this case entered the store and stole shaving razors from the shelf. As the male suspect exited the store he was confronted by 5 employees; a physical altercation ensued and three of the five employees were stabbed by a medium sized knife. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers arriving on scene.
This is an active investigation and officers are following up on leads, several police K9’s and a police helicopter are in the area assisting with a search of the immediate area.
Anyone with information relative to the whereabouts of the suspect or his identity should contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 925-646-2441.
