LODI, Calif. — Two men were arrested on suspicion of stabbing and killing a man during a fight Saturday afternoon in Lodi, authorities said.
Around 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of West Century Boulevard to a report of a fight between multiple people, according to news release posted by the Lodi Police Department.
On their way to the scene, officers said they learned 29-year-old Albert Bustamante, of Lodi, suffered a single stab wound. His family member reportedly took him to the hospital, but he soon died from his injuries, law enforcement said.
Detectives arrived on scene and arrested Lodi residents 30-year-old Juan Orduna Suarez and 35-year-old David James Flores on suspicion of homicide. Flores faces an additional accessory charge, San Joaquin County Jail records show. They were allegedly involved in the fight, police said.
Police said the motive is still under investigation, and there is no indication of any other outstanding suspects at this time.
Law enforcement said it’s asking anyone with information on the incident to contact the Lodi Police Department at 209-333-6727 or Detective Elias at 209-269-4839 or relias@lodi.gov.
Tipsters can also contact the Lodi Area Crime Stoppers at 209-369-2746 or www.369crime.com to remain anonymous. They may be eligible for a reward of up to $1000. All tips for this incident should reference Lodi Police Department Case No. 24-7694.
Suarez and Flores are both expected to appear Tuesday afternoon in San Joaquin County Superior Court.
