Deputies Arrest Stabbing Suspect in Fresno’s Courthouse Park
August 21, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that at 1:13 p.m. on Thursday, dispatchers with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man being stabbed in Fresno’s Courthouse Park. Deputies assigned to work in the courthouse immediately responded to tend to the victim and search for the suspect.
At 1:16 p.m., deputies contacted the male stabbing suspect near the intersection of Fresno Street and Van Ness Avenue. A Taser was deployed in order to take the suspect into custody. A weapon was also recovered from the suspect.
The victim, who is an employee with the County of Fresno, was transported to Community Regional Medical Center. He was conscious, breathing and talking during transport.
Sheriff’s detectives are conducting an investigation, trying to determine a potential motive.
The suspect’s name is not available for release at this time.
If you have additional information that may help this investigation, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111. Tips may also be submitted to Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or online at: www.valleycrimestoppers.org. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case #26-9714.
The Fresno County District Attorney's Office and D.A. Lisa Smittcamp released the following statement.
We are outraged and deeply saddened by the brazen stabbing of one of our Senior Deputy District Attorneys this afternoon (Thursday, August 20) in Courthouse Park.
Our colleague was transported to Community Regional Medical Center, where he is currently receiving medical care and is being evaluated. We are grateful to the Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies who responded so quickly, apprehended the suspect and provided assistance, as well as the medical personnel caring for our colleague.
There is no place in our community for violence against those who serve it. Our prosecutors come to work every day committed to pursuing justice, standing up for victims and protecting our community. They should be able to do their jobs without fear of violence.
Out of respect for our colleague and his family, we will not be releasing his name. Our thoughts are with him and his loved ones, and our entire office is standing together in support of them during this difficult time.
We understand the Sheriff’s Office and MAGEC are actively investigating this incident and working to determine the motive. We will defer questions regarding the circumstances of the attack and the suspect to the Sheriff’s Office. Our focus right now is on supporting our colleague and his recovery.
Source & photo: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office