San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of stabbing another man over a cigarette Sunday, Nov. 15, authorities said.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Raul Martinez was arrested and booked into Central Detention Center on suspicion of attempted murder. Bail was set at $1 million, online jail records show.googleoff: all
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Martinez was arrested after sheriff's deputies found the victim suffering life-threatening stab wounds on 6th Street near Bonnie Street in Highland, according to a San Bernardino County sheriff's news release.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
The victim was taken to the emergency room for treatment of his wounds.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Martinez is alleged to have stalked the victim and then stabbed him over after the victim denied his request for a cigarette, according to the release.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Surveillance video showed Martinez exiting a black, two-door Honda Civic before his confrontation with the victim, the release states.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Deputies located the vehicle outside of an apartment complex in the 25500 block of 5th and arrested Martinez. They found evidence that linked him to the crime, according to the release.