Uptown Whittier, CA — A dispute near Whittier Village Cinemas on Greenleaf Avenue escalated into a stabbing early Sunday morning, December 29, 2024, leaving three people injured.
Whittier Police Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) paramedics responded to the scene at approximately 12:48 AM. Upon arrival, authorities found two individuals with stab wounds and requested additional medical assistance. Both victims were transported to area trauma centers, their conditions are currently unknown.
A third victim was driven to PIH Whittier Hospital by private vehicle. Due to the severity of their injuries, paramedics later transferred the individual to a trauma center.
Greenleaf Avenue from Hadley Street to Wardman Street was closed as police conducted their investigation. No suspect information has been released at this time.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Whittier Police Department.