Police arrested a 38-year-old Gilroy woman Sept. 20 and charged her with attempted murder. Tanika Billie Johnson allegedly stabbed another Gilroy woman multiple times before she was taken into custody, according to a Gilroy Police Department press release.
Officers responded to the 300 block of Welburn Avenue, in response to a report of a possible stabbing. When they arrived, officers found a 42-year-old Gilroy woman suffering from multiple stab wounds, police said.
The victim, whose name is being withheld, was taken to a trauma center via air ambulance. She is currently in critical condition, but is expected to survive, police said.
“Preliminary information revealed that a verbal confrontation ensued prior to the assault,” GPD Sgt. Pedro Espinoza said. “This investigation is ongoing and the motive for the assault is yet to be determined.”
Police located Johnson a short distance from the crime scene after getting a description of the suspect. She was taken into custody and was transported to Santa Clara County Jail without incident, police said.
Johnson faces a charge of attempted murder and is scheduled to be arraigned on Sept. 24.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Gilroy Police Department Detective Sergeant Wes Stanford at (408) 846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).
