Fresno Police Arrest Six Teens in Separate Stabbing Incidents

Two suspects detained for River Park attack, four others arrested for Fulton Street violence

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:54am

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An extreme close-up of a knife blade reflecting a bright, harsh light, conceptually illustrating the violent nature of the recent stabbings in Fresno.The recent wave of stabbings in Fresno's public spaces has sparked concerns about youth violence and the need for greater public safety measures.Fresno Today

Fresno police have arrested six teenagers in connection with two separate stabbing incidents that occurred last week in the city's River Park and Fulton Street areas. Two suspects were taken into custody on the night of the River Park attack, while four others - two 18-year-olds and two 17-year-olds - were arrested over the weekend for the Fulton Street stabbings.

Why it matters

The stabbings, which occurred just hours apart, have raised concerns about public safety in Fresno's most prominent public spaces. Police have vowed to hold the suspects accountable and send a strong message that violent crimes will not be tolerated in the city.

The details

According to Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto, officers responded to reports of a fight breaking out on Fulton Street in downtown Fresno around 9 p.m. on Thursday. Two victims were stabbed, and police detained seven people. About an hour later, three juveniles were stabbed in a separate incident in River Park.

  • The River Park stabbing occurred on Thursday evening.
  • The Fulton Street stabbings also took place on Thursday night, just hours after the River Park incident.

The players

Mindy Casto

Fresno Police Chief who announced the arrests and vowed to hold the suspects accountable.

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What they’re saying

“'Detectives and officers worked through the weekend to make sure they arrested these individuals, and they'll face prosecution for their crimes. It should serve as a lesson to anybody who wants to come into Fresno, especially our most prominent public spaces, and commit crimes that you will be held accountable.'”

— Mindy Casto, Fresno Police Chief

The takeaway

The arrests of these six teenagers, some as young as 13, highlight the ongoing challenge of addressing youth violence and ensuring public safety in Fresno's popular gathering spots. The police response and vow to prosecute the suspects sends a strong message, but also raises questions about the root causes and potential solutions to prevent such incidents in the future.