The tragic fatal stabbing of 15-year-old David Gutierrez at Santana Row has drawn national attention, highlighting issues of youth violence and gang affiliation. Police Chief Paul Joseph described the incident during a news conference, portraying it as a senseless attack by a group of gang-affiliated teens. However, police affidavits reveal conflicting witness accounts, including statements from David's girlfriend, suggesting he challenged a suspect to a fight before being fatally stabbed by a 13-year-old with a knife, raising questions about the narrative presented by law enforcement.
Police Chief Paul Joseph described the fatal stabbing of David Gutierrez as a senseless gang-related attack that shocked the city, although differing accounts emerged.
Witnesses, including David's girlfriend, indicated that David confronted a suspect for a one-on-one fight before being fatally attacked with a knife.
The police affidavit revealed conflicting narratives, suggesting that while initially a group attacked David, the stabbing by the 13-year-old was a separate confrontation.
The Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office highlighted the discrepancies in the police statements, emphasizing the need for clarity around the event's circumstances.
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