Man stabbed at Lithia Ford dealership, suspect in custody, police say

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Around 8:30 Wednesday morning, police say as employees were gathered for a meeting inside the Lithia Ford Dealership, a man walked in and stabbed one of the employees multiple times.

As some rushed to help their colleague, others called 911 and followed close behind the suspect who took off down the embankment of Highway 41.

Officers tracked down the suspect to the Highway 41 embankment near Barstow Avenue and took him into custody.

Investigators say they also recovered a weapon, possibly a knife in the area.

Fresno Police say they are still reviewing surveillance video and doing interviews but, so far, they haven't been able to determine any previous connection between the suspect and the victim.

"What we were able to gather so far, talking to people here who work here, no one knows who he is," says Fresno Police Officer Felipe Uribe.

The victim, a man in his 50s, was rushed to the hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.

The dealership posted on its Facebook page at noon saying it would be closed the rest of the day Wednesday.

Action News reached out to Lithia Ford for comment but, so far, we have not heard back.

Fresno Police say this is a reminder for all businesses and employees to stay vigilant.

"Don't put yourself in any further danger than you already are, but if you see something, say something," Uribe said.