Man stabbed in fight at Santa Rosa Plaza

One man was stabbed after a fight broke out Monday night at Macy’s in Santa Rosa Plaza, leaving police searching for a suspect they believe is involved with a gang.

Witnesses told Santa Rosa police the fight, reported at 8:21 p.m., may have been gang-related, and one person was seen holding a knife, according to a news release. The two men appeared to know each other, said Santa Rosa police Sgt. Hector De Leon. One of them started calling the other names, which led up to the fight and stabbing.

Responding officers located one person believed to have been involved, a ?29-year-old man, at the southern entrance to the mall. The man, who had been stabbed, was treated at a local hospital for an injury that is not life-threatening, police said.

The stabbing suspect fled and was not located. He was described as a male in his early 20s with a medium build, wearing a gray sweatshirt.

Investigators reviewed video surveillance footage from the area, and spoke to at least one person who witnessed the fight, De Leon said.

Santa Rosa police are encouraging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact the Violent Crimes Team at ?707-543-3590.

Staff Writer Chantelle Lee contributed to this report. You can reach Staff Writer Yousef Baig at 707-521-5390 or yousef.baig@pressdemocrat.com.