Juvenile Arrested for Attempted Murder After Simi Valley Bus Stop Stabbing

A violent confrontation near a Simi Valley bus stop has led to the arrest of a teenager following a weeks long investigation. The incident occurred on the evening of December 8 near the intersection of Tapo Canyon Road. Police report that a verbal dispute between two acquaintances escalated quickly when a juvenile suspect produced a knife and attacked another teen.

📍 Confrontation on Tapo Canyon Road

According to the Simi Valley Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 5 29 p.m. Witnesses informed investigators that a group of friends had just stepped off a city bus when they were approached by the suspect. After a brief argument, the suspect stabbed the victim in the arm and immediately fled the area on foot before authorities could arrive.

The injured teenager was transported to a local trauma hospital for treatment. While the injury was serious, medical staff described it as non life threatening. Detectives quickly determined that the attack was not a random act of violence as the two individuals were believed to have a prior relationship. This information helped ease community concerns about a random predator in the area.

👮 Special Enforcement Team Makes the Arrest

The Simi Valley Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team took over the search for the suspect. Over the following weeks, detectives gathered evidence and tracked the juvenile’s movements. This past weekend, they successfully located the suspect and took him into custody without any further incidents.

The juvenile has been transported to Juvenile Hall where he was officially booked on a charge of attempted murder. Because the case involves minors, the police are withholding the names of both the suspect and the victim. The department is continuing its investigation and is asking anyone who may have witnessed the initial confrontation at the bus stop to come forward with more information.

🛡️ Ongoing Investigation Into Youth Violence

This stabbing is part of a series of juvenile related incidents that Simi Valley police have been monitoring closely. Authorities are emphasizing the importance of conflict resolution and are working with local schools to prevent similar escalations in the future. The swift arrest by the Special Enforcement Team highlights the department’s commitment to holding violent offenders accountable regardless of their age.