A man was charged with attempted murder Tuesday for allegedly stabbing his 7-year-old brother at the family home in Whittier.
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The charge against Cristian Gutierrez, 24, includes allegations that he inflicted great bodily injury and used a knife during the crime, according to the District Attorney's Office.
Gutierrez is accused of attacking the boy around 10 p.m. Thursday during a family dispute at a home in the 9500 block of Ben Hur Avenue.
Sheriff's officials said the boy was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Gutierrez was arrested and jailed in lieu of $1 million bail.
He faces up to life in prison if convicted as charged, prosecutors said.
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