HEBER CITY, Utah — Heber City Police say the suspects in a double-stabbing that took place late Sunday night in Heber City have turned themselves in to officials.
Sunday around 11:40 p.m., police say the suspects "forced entry" into a private quinceañera party at The Junction restaurant, which was closed at the time. Two men were stabbed. One of them was treated and released, while the other was hospitalized with life-threatening stab wounds. In an update Tuesday, police told FOX 13 News that his condition is now stable.
Heber City Police have arrested five men in connection with the attack: 28-year-old Johnny Gervacio, 22-year-old David Gervacio, and 18-year-old Cristian Gervacio. All three are facing felony charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault, along with a few misdemeanors.
A fourth suspect was identified by police as Jose Manuel Gervacio. They said that, according to surveillance camera footage, he was the one who stabbed the victims, while the three others helped with the assault and escape.
The Heber City Police Department says that following the public release of the suspect photos, the department receieved an anonymous tip identifying the fifth suspect as Justin Joel Ortiz. According to officials, Ortiz voluntarily walked into the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., and was arrested without incident.
Jose Gervacio was taken into custody voluntarily by Heber City police later Tuesday night at 11:40 p.m.
Officials added that at least three of the suspects have known gang affiliations.
