On Thursday, May 17, 2007, at approximately 12 A.M., Santa Monica Police Officers responded to the parking lot north of the Santa Monica Pier in response to a stabbing that just occurred.  The victim, an adult male, sustained multiple stab wounds in the torso and back.  He was treated at the scene by Santa Monica Fire Department personnel and transported to an area hospital where he is in guarded condition. 

The eight suspects left the area on foot and were located in the beach parking lot in the 1100 block of Pacific Coast Highway.  Five adult males and a one juvenile male were identified as being involved in the incident.  The six suspects were transported to the Santa Monica Jail and were charged with attempted murder. 

The below adult suspects were arrested and booked at the Santa Monica jail for attempt murder and their bail has been set at $500,000:

Kenneth Scialpi M / W / 21, West Covina
Michael Tejada M / H / 20, Temple City
Andrew Alvarado M / H / 18, West Covina
Gabriel Fernandez M / H / 18, West Covina
Daniel Fernandez M / H/ 21, West Covina
17-year-old M / W (released to his parents)   

At the time of this release, the reason for the fight and subsequent stabbing is not known.  And the weapon has yet to be located.  The investigation is continuing. 

Anyone having information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Robbery/Homicide Detail of the Santa Monica Police Department at 310.458.8451 or the Watch Commander’s Office at 310.458.8427.  Callers who wish to provide anonymous information may also call the WeTip national hotline at 1.800.78.CRIME (27463).  Callers with information leading to an arrest and conviction may become eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.