Man attacked and stabbed in central Fresno, walks to Fresno City College leaving blood trail

A man is recovering in the hospital after he was allegedly attacked and stabbed in central Fresno on Thursday afternoon.

Fresno police said the man was at the Rite Aid on Blackstone around 4 p.m. when two suspects found him there. The victim then ran off to a neighborhood at East Floradora and North San Pablo avenues before the suspects caught up with him and allegedly punched and kicked him and stabbed him.

The victim then walked 1/2 mile away to Fresno City College while leaving a blood trail from the sidewalk and the roadway before State Center Community College District police noticed the injured man.

The man was taken to Community Regional Medical Center and is listed in stable condition.

Police said the man was targeted and was stabbed on the back of his arm while covering his face during the attack.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Fresno Police Department at 559-621-7000.

This story was originally published June 23, 2022 at 8:25 PM.

Anthony Galaviz

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Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription