Video Helps Fresno Police Arrest Fashion Fair Stabbing Suspect – GV Wire

 

Fresno police mentioned Monday early morning that officers arrested a identified gang member suspected of stabbing a juvenile at Fashion Reasonable buying mall on Saturday.

According to a information launch, Prophet Hillard, 27, was booked into Fresno County Jail on felony assault fees and his bail was set at $75,000. He currently is on probation for felony assault and, as of Monday afternoon, remained in jail.

The 5-foot-5, 130-pound Hillard has a history of violence which include assault on a law enforcement officer, assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, and prison gun possession, police reported.

Suspect Recognized Through Stability Video

Officers who have been presently at the mall responded to a combat in between Hillard and the two juveniles. Just after viewing surveillance online video offered by the mall’s safety workforce, the officers identified the attacker as Hillard and afterwards discovered him hiding in a restroom.

Officials said that in addition to arresting Hillard at about 6:40 p.m. Saturday, the officers found evidence relevant to the stabbing in the restroom.

One of the juveniles experienced a stab wound to his armpit and the other was struck in the back of the head with an not known object. Both had been treated at Group Regional Healthcare Middle.