Two arrested on suspicion of stabbing others during Pacifica brawl

PACIFICA – An 18-year-old Pacifica man and a Half Moon Bay boy have been arrested in connection with stabbings that took place during a brawl last month in Pacifica, police said.

On April 22, officers were called to a parking lot in the 600 block of Crespi Drive for a report of a fight involving a large number of people, according to the Pacifica Police Department.

Police said a man and a boy were stabbed during the brawl. Both victims were taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where they underwent surgery for their injuries.

Detectives identified multiple people who were involved in the fight. They were a mix of Pacifica and Half Moon Bay residents, and some had confirmed gang affiliations, according to police.

Police said the investigation also resulted in the identification of an 18-year-old Pacifica man and a Half Moon Bay boy who used “edged weapons” to stab others during the brawl.

On Friday, detectives arrested the man and the boy. The man was booked into San Mateo County jail on felony charges of attempted murder and the boy was booked into San Mateo County Juvenile Hall on felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon.

The investigation also led to the arrest of a second male juvenile. He was taken into custody for violating the terms of his probation and affiliating with a criminal street gang, according to police.

Anyone with information related to the case can contact the police department at 650-738-7314 or the Silent Witness Tip Line at 650-359-4444; refer to case no. 23-1010.