Wasco man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing family member

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Wasco man wanted for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a family member and leaving the scene with her vehicle was arrested Monday in Reedley.

Randy Flores-Lopez, 21, was arrested by Reedley police officers . Lopez was transported back to Kern County and booked into the Lerdo Justice jail on multiple assault and theft charges Monday evening.

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The sheriff officers were called to the 400 block of Peppermint Court in Wasco for a report of a stabbing. Deputies said Flores-Lopez, allegedly stabbed a 52-year-old woman multiple times, leaving her with life-threatening wounds. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Officials did not specify how Lopez and the victim were related.

Flores-Lopez is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

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