75-year-old Prather man arrested after Fresno County stabbing, deputies say
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- Theodore Gallegos, 75, of Prather was arrested after a stabbing in Prather, Fresno County.
- A man in his mid-40s was airlifted in critical condition after a severe stab wound.
- Gallegos was booked on an assault with a deadly weapon charge with bail set at $20,000.
A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly stabbing another man in Fresno County.
Deputies with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office responded before 9 a.m. to the parking lot of the Prather Post Office, 29460 Auberry Road, following reports of violence.
When deputies arrived, they found a man in his mid-40s with a severe stab wound.
The victim was airlifted to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Deputies said medical personnel were able to stabilize his injuries.
Investigators identified the suspect as 75-year-old Theodore Gallegos of Prather, who was arrested.
According to deputies, the two men knew each other and had reportedly been fighting in the parking lot before Gallegos allegedly stabbed the victim with a knife.
Gallegos was booked into the Fresno County Jail on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. His bail was set at $20,000.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office at 559-600-3111.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Valley Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867 or online at valleycrimestoppers.org and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case #26-5921.
