OAKLAND—Police officers from the Oakland Police Department received a call of a stabbing on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at around 6:30 p.m. on the 1600 block of 81st Avenue.
Arriving on the scene, the officers saw a female victim with many stab wounds. Officers immediately administered first aid, applying tourniquets and pressure to control bleeding, stabilizing the victim until Falck Ambulance arrived, transporting the victim to a local hospital.
Police officers S. Durkin, L. Roman and E. Varela from the Oakland Police Department are being commended for their quick and efficient actions, saving this female victim’s life. Her medical team has last listed her in stable condition.
While the aforementioned officers were providing first aid to the victim, the perpetrator returned to the scene, still holding the knife which he had used to stab his victim. After a confrontation, they were able to take the suspect into police custody safely.
The perpetrator will be facing the following charges: attempted homicide and domestic violence. This case is being presented to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for possible prosecution.
If anyone has any further information on this pending case, please notify Oakland Police Department Special Victims Section at (510) 238-3641.
In 2023, the City of Oakland received a grant to partner with High Threat Innovations to equip all patrol officers of the Oakland Police Department with trauma first-aid kits which played a crucial role in helping police provide immediate medical care to victims saving lives across local communities.
