A man was stabbed after a graduation ceremony at South El Monte High School on Wednesday night.
It happened around 9:20 p.m. in the 1000 block of Durfee Avenue, according to KABC-7.
Sgt.Richard Lewis told KNX News’ Karen Adams that there was an altercation between two families attending the graduation ceremony.
“During that altercation, it went from verbal to a physical assault,” he said. “We do have two victims. One individual was slapped or struck and another individual was stabbed in the upper body.”
The person stabbed was described as a 22-year-old man. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.
While the suspect escaped, Sgt. Lewis said deputies believe they know who they’re looking for.
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