FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man is facing assault charges after police say he stabbed a neighbor during a disturbance and led officers on a short pursuit in northeast Fresno Sunday night.
According to Fresno Police, officers responded around 9:22 p.m. to the Austin Way and Angus Street for a report of a stabbing.
When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a stab wound to his upper arm.
Police said the injury was minor and the man was in stable condition.
Investigators said the incident started as a neighbor disturbance when the suspect allegedly approached the victim and began physically assaulting him.
Police said the victim was able to fight back and stop the attack but suffered a stab wound during the confrontation. The suspect then left the area in a vehicle.
Officers issued a broadcast for the suspect vehicle and later located it near Ashlan and Highway 41.
Police attempted to pull the driver over, but the suspect allegedly failed to stop, leading to a short pursuit.
Authorities said the suspect drove back to his home, where he was taken into custody after stopping.
The suspect is being arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and failure to yield to officers.