Prather Post Office Stabbing Incident Leaves Fresno County Man in Critical Condition; Suspect Arrested
PRATHER, CA — “Shortly before 9:00 am on Thursday, Fresno County Sheriff’s dispatchers received a call of a stabbing taking place in the parking lot of the Prather Post Office, located at 29460 Auberry Road. Deputies arrived and found a man in his mid-40s with a severe stab wound. A medical helicopter responded and transported the victim to the hospital where he is listed in critical condition. Medical personnel have since stabilized his injuries.
Deputies on scene developed information about a possible suspect, 75 year old Theodore Gallegos of Prather. Deputies eventually found Gallegos and placed him under arrest. He has been booked into the Fresno County Jail on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. His bail is set at $20,000.
The investigation shows the two men know each other. They became involved in a fist fight in the parking lot and Gallegos ultimately used a knife to stab the other man.
Although an arrest has been made, if you have additional information about this case, report it by calling 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 #26-5921.”
