Stabbing Near Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens

Santa Barbara police responded to a stabbing near Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens on Tuesday night, September 23, a little after 9 p.m. The victim was found near Garden and Arrellaga streets with substantial wounds; he was transported to Cottage Hospital, but there is no word yet on his status.

The suspect, reportedly in a white shirt, ran away from the scene. No word yet on whether police have apprehended anyone. The stabbing was the culmination of a fight between two groups, but it’s not clear yet whether or not it was gang-related.

Stay tuned to Independent.com for updates.