VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man has been arrested after Visalia police identified him as a suspect in a structure fire while treating him for a stabbing.
Authorities say it started around 3 pm Sunday near N. Locust when they found a stabbing victim a block away from the scene.
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The victim was identified as Gabriel Hinojos. As he was being treated, officers were informed of a nearby structure fire.
Police say that Hinojos started the fire with a possible Molotov cocktail while people were inside. Authorities say the stabbing happened after the fire.
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Hinojos will be booked after being treated for his injuries.
Police are still working to identify the person who stabbed Hinojos.