Gilroy Police Officers responding to calls about a large fight on the 200 block of Farrell Avenue at 7:54 p.m. Saturday discovered shots had been fired and one victim had been stabbed.
The stabbing victim, whose identity is being withheld by police, was treated at a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries, said Gilroy PD Sgt. Pedro Espinoza.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that unknown suspects created a disturbance at a residence on Farrell Avenue and in the ensuing fight an unknown suspect fired several shots from an unknown type of handgun directly into the crowd. It was during the fight that the victim was stabbed and other people were physically assaulted. The subjects who were assaulted declined medical attention, according to Sgt. Espinoza. At this time, no gunshot victims have been identified or come forward to police.
The GPD Anti-Crime Team is investigating this incident as a gang motivated crime.
The investigation is ongoing, confirmed Sgt. Espinoza. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GPD Anti-Crime Team at 408-846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (800-78-CRIME).
