Three arrests made for Simi Valley stabbing

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. The arrests came around 7 p.m., minutes after the stabbing victims were discovered at Snooky's bar on Donville Avenue, and the suspects were seen fleeing the area. The victims were transported to Simi Valley Hospital where they were treated for their injuries and released.

One of the suspects was also hospitalized for injuries sustained during the attack. The Special Problems Section of the Simi Valley Police Dept. is investigating this incident as a gang crime.

Officers say both the suspects and victims have previously been identified as being involved or associated with criminal street gangs and words were exchanged between the parties just prior to the violent attacks.