22-year-old stabbed in Downtown Davis early Sunday morning

The incident comes one year after the shooting last Picnic Day

By JORDAN POLTORAK — city@theaggie.org 

A 22-year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds over Picnic Day weekend and was sent to Sutter Davis Hospital. Police arrived at the hospital at 2:28 a.m. on April 19 after hospital staff noticed the nature of the wounds. The man was later transported to UC Davis Medical Center to treat his injuries, according to Davis Police. 

After investigation, Davis Police Department concluded that the stabbing occurred around the 700 block of 3rd St. nearby local businesses Shipwrecked Tiki Bar and Red 88. Officials said that as of 1 p.m. on Sunday, the man is in serious but stable condition. Davis Police Department declined to comment further on the situation. 

This incident comes one year after the Picnic Day 2025 shooting at Community Park. Three people were injured and two suspects have been arrested in connection to the event. In response to last year’s shooting, police presence was increased throughout the city over this Picnic Day weekend. 

As of the time of posting, no arrests have been announced and police have not released any additional information regarding the suspect. Police stated that there is no current threat to public safety. 

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Davis Police Department at 530-747-5400 or by email at PoliceWeb@cityofdavis.org. The investigation remains ongoing. 

This is a developing story. Follow The California Aggie for updates. 

Written By: Jordan Poltorak — city@theaggie.org