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Originally published as a Los Banos Police Department Facebook post –
“On October 22, 2021 at about 7:48 p.m., Los Banos Police Department patrol officers were dispatched to the Circle K store located at 1704 E. Pacheco Blvd. to investigate a stabbing. The victim of the stabbing sustained life-threatening injuries.
The Gang Unit developed information about the possible suspect vehicle. The Gang Unit attempted to conduct an enforcement stop on a blue Honda Accord 4-door sedan, and it resulted in a high-speed pursuit throughout the City. The pursuit came to an end on State Route 152 just east of Billy Wright Road.
The driver, 26-year-old Jose Espino of Los Banos, was arrested for felony evading. A juvenile occupant was also detained pending further investigation. Investigators determined Espino and the juvenile were involved in the stabbing. Investigators identified a third suspect in the stabbing and arrested 20-year-old Edgar Medina of Los Banos on October 23, 2021.
All of the subjects were arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, conspiracy, and participation in a criminal street gang. All suspects remain in custody pending arraignment.”
