On Friday, June 26, 2026, at about 6:30 PM, the Tracy Police Department Communications Center received multiple calls reporting that an individual had been stabbed in front of Target, located at 2800 Naglee Road. As Officers were responding to the area, Dispatchers were receiving additional information that the individual responsible was attempting to walk away and that multiple witnesses were attempting to stop them near Hobby Lobby.
As Officers arrived on scene, they located an 18-year-old male victim with injuries consistent with being stabbed. Bystanders and Officers attempted to stop the bleeding prior to him being transported to an area hospital.
Additional Officers responded to the area where the individual who was believed to be responsible for the stabbing was. Officers then contacted the suspect, identified as a 15-year-oldmale, who was taken into custody without further incident.
Due to the extent of the stab wounds, the victim tragically succumbed to his injuries at the hospital during medical treatment.
Investigators assigned to the General Investigations Unit (GIU) responded to continue the investigation. Based on initial information, it is believed that the involved parties knew one another, posing no threat to the community at large.
At this time, the investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, contact Detective Brian Cockey at Brian.Cockey@TracyPD.com or (209) 831-6602. Anonymous tips may also be submitted by calling the Tracy PD Tip Line at (209) 831-6TIP or by emailing TracyCrimeStoppers@TracyPD.com.
