Two Escondido teens arrested for alleged murder

Two teenagers were arrested Saturday in the death of a juvenile who was fatally stabbed on Wanek Road in Escondido earlier this week.

Police were called to the 2700 block of Wanek Road, south of El Norte Parkway, a little before 8 p.m. Monday about a stabbing, according to the Escondido Police Department.

The police arrived and located the victim. Paramedics rushed him to Palomar Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Search warrants were served Saturday in the 2000 block of Mark Avenue and the 2400 block of Bear Valley Parkway, both in Escondido, according to police.

“Search warrants resulted in the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, both residents of Escondido,” the department reported.

Two pistols, a rifle and a knife were reportedly found during the search, with detectives speculating the crime could have been gang-related.

Both suspects were booked into juvenile hall on suspicion of murder, the department said. They have not been identified because of their age.

Authorities urged anyone with information about the case to call EPD at 760-839-4722 or Detective Therese Ruiz at 760-839-4790.

— City press service