Ambulance Theft Following Fatal Stabbing in California

A man, partially undressed, was apprehended after hijacking an ambulance at the site of a deadly stabbing incident in California, according to reports from local authorities.

The incident occurred near the Downey City Library, where emergency services were called following a stabbing that left one person critically injured. This took place on Saturday morning. A report indicated that another man suffered fatal stab wounds to the neck before help arrived.

Downey Police clarified that this individual had no connection to the murder investigation.

Footage captured by a nearby outlet showed a chaotic scene with police chasing the suspect, who was seen running from the library’s parking lot. Amidst the chaos, bystanders could be heard yelling about the ambulance being stolen.

The pursuit, spanning about 10 miles, concluded with the man crashing the stolen ambulance into a parking lot in Alhambra.

During his arrest, police officers noted that the man had lost his pants, leaving him in just his underwear. They dressed him prior to placing him in custody.

Witnesses reported that the suspect was quite vocal during the apprehension. One observer recounted, “He was still screaming, even in the police vehicle.”

The victim of the stabbing unfortunately succumbed to injuries at the library, with witnesses describing a violent confrontation happening near an electric vehicle charging station.

The man, identified as 23 and homeless, reportedly fled on foot towards a nearby high school, where he was ultimately captured by law enforcement.

Both the suspected murderer and the man who stole the ambulance are now in police custody, though no names have been disclosed as of yet.