CLEARLAKE — Clearlake Police responded to the area of Austin Park Thursday morning following a report of a possible stabbing. Suspect(s) are being sought in relation to the incident.
According to Sgt. R. Joseph, at about 10:30 a.m. Thursday, multiple callers reported that a man was stabbed as well as his pit bull dog. Additional callers also reported another subject displayed a gun.
When officers and detectives arrived on scene, Brenden Fanucchi, 21, of Hidden Valley Lake was located at the park near the basketball courts. Fanuchhi was suffering from a possible life-threatening puncture wound to his torso along with several lacerations.
“Fanucchi was uncooperative in the investigation and made remarks that ?God” had sent a meteorite to Earth, which had struck him in the chest,” Joseph stated. “Fanucchi would not identify his attacker(s), provide any suspect description nor would he show police the location where the assault had taken place.”
Fanucchi was transported to St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake for treatment and was later flown via air ambulance to an out-of-county hospital.
Joseph said that officers checked Austin Park for a crime scene and interviewed potential witnesses. He said officers were unable to locate an actual crime scene where the attack took place. “Some of the potential witnesses contacted, who were associated with Fanucchi, were also uncooperative,” Joseph stated. “Unfortunately, due to Fanucchi”s refusal to provide an accurate statement to investigators, his assault may likely go unsolved.”
Joseph said that no injured animals were located and the suspect(s) remain outstanding. Anyone with information regarding this assault is urged to contact Officer A. Winslow at 994-8251. Callers may remain anonymous.
