Attempted gang related robbery leads to stabbing

On June 7, 2024 at 3:05 pm, Santa Rosa Police Officers were dispatched to the Santa Rosa Transit Mall regarding a physical fight which resulted in one subject being stabbed multiple times.  Santa Rosa PD”s Downtown Enforcement Team was on scene in less than 30 seconds.  Officers immediately applied a tourniquet to the arm of a 15-year-old.  The 15-year-old also suffered at least two stab wounds to the torso.  Medical personnel responded and the 15-year-old was transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment and is expected to survive his injuries. 
 
The Gang Crimes Team responded and took over the investigation.  Detectives learned that a 15-year-old juvenile, a 17-year-old juvenile, and 19-year-old Santa Rosa resident Edgar Garcia Riveros were at the Transit Mall and premeditated the attack on the 24-year-old male victim in order to rob him of his belongings.  When they attacked the victim, the victim defended himself with a four-inch, kitchen style knife he had in his pocket.  During the altercation the 15-year-old suspect was stabbed multiple times. 
 
Officers were able to detain the involved suspects.  Through surveillance video and witness statements, Detectives arrested three suspects in this case:
Edgar Garcia Riveros was booked at the Main Adult Detention Facility for 664/211 PC: Attempted Robbery, 186.22(a)PC: Gang Participant, 186.22(b)(1)PC Gang Enhancement .
The 17-year-old juvenile’s name will not be released because he is a minor.  He was booked at Juvenile Hall for 664/211 PC: Attempted Robbery, 186.22(a)PC: Gang Participant, 186.22(b)(1)PC Gang Enhancement
The 15-year-old juvenile’s name will not be released because he is a minor.  The 15 year old juvenile sustained significant injuries during the event.  He was cited per 664/211 PC: Attempted Robbery, 186.22(a)PC: Gang Participant, 186.22(b)(1)PC Gang Enhancement,  and released to  parent, so as to receive medical care.
 
If you have additional information regarding this investigation, please contact our Gang Crimes Team at 707-543-4021.