REDLANDS – Two people were arrested for attempted murder on Saturday, Oct. 18, though police weren’t contacted for two days after the incident. Ezra Ernesto Alvarez, 18, along with a 17-year-old suspect were arrested after the victim’s family reported the incident to police.
The stabbing took place on the basketball courts at Texonia Park, located at the corner of Texas St. and Lugonia Ave., which is a semi-major intersection in Redlands.
Police reports stated that the incident began when a group had gathered to witness a pre-arranged fight between two non-identified individuals, according to spokesman Carl Baker.
While the fight was taking place, Alvarez threatened one of the bystanders, a 17-year-old Redlands boy, who was accused of attempting to “jump in” the fight. Witnesses said that Alvarez approached the 17-year-old, holding a knife in each hand, and the victim backed away.
According to witnesses, police said, there had been a pause during the fight when Alvarez began accosting the victim. A second 17-year-old apparently encouraged Alvarez to “stick” the victim.
Reports are that Alvarez slashed at the victim, which caused a laceration on his arm. The victim was able to escape the mayhem. Police, meanwhile, identified both suspects, taking Alvarez into custody on Tuesday, Oct. 21. One day later, they arrested the 17-year-old suspect. Both were charged with attempted murder.
Alvarez, who appeared in court on Thursday, was taken to West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, held on $1 million bail. The juvenile, whose identity was not released due to his age, was taken to Juvenile Hall.
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