Bishop Resident Facing Attempted Murder Charges After Stabbing Investigation
BISHOP, CA — The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a local man following an investigation into a stabbing incident that occurred on the evening of March 8, 2026. The suspect, identified as 23 year old Jordan Barr of Big Pine, faces felony charges including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
The incident began at approximately 6:42 p.m. when dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a stabbing near the intersection of Payahuupu Lane and Diaz Lane. Deputies were dispatched to the scene and also responded to Northern Inyo Hospital, where the victim had been transported for treatment. During a search of the immediate area, law enforcement officers made contact with Barr, who was observed to have visible injuries. He was detained at that time as part of the ongoing investigation.
Further investigative efforts led deputies to a nearby residence associated with the incident. Inside the home, officials located evidence of blood and identified another injured individual. After obtaining a search warrant for the premises, investigators recovered a weapon believed to have been used during the assault.
Based on the evidence gathered, a warrant was issued for Barr’s arrest. He was located and taken into custody without incident on March 9, 2026. Barr was subsequently booked on charges of felony attempted murder (PC 664/187(a)) and felony assault with a deadly weapon (PC 245(a)(1)).
