A stabbing incident occurred early Sunday morning in the 300 block of Milpas Street, just down the block from CVS. According to the Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD), a 9-1-1 call was made at 1:20 a.m., reporting an injured person.
The victim, a 21-year-old man, was found in the parking lot of Milpas Liquor & Deli and transported to Cottage hospital for treatment. He is currently in stable condition.
There have been no arrests made in connection with the incident, but SBPD has stated that there is no threat to public safety at this time.
The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing, and it remains unclear whether the incident was gang-related or not. The police department could not confirm any details about potential suspects or motives.
This incident marks a violent event on Santa Barbara's eastside, but more information will be available as the investigation continues to unfold.