In a tragic incident that occurred on the evening of Monday, June 3, a 14-year-old boy named Kayden Romo was fatally stabbed during a street fight in Escondido, California. The Escondido Police Department has now revealed that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.

The deadly stabbing took place on the 2700 block of Wanek Road, where two groups of teenagers engaged in a heated altercation. By the time law enforcement officers arrived at the scene, those involved in the fight had already dispersed.

Young Kayden Romo, an eighth-grade student at Bear Valley Middle School, was rushed to Palomar Hospital following the attack. Tragically, despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and passed away. His family expressed their heartbreak, mentioning that Kayden would have graduated from middle school this week.

In a recent development, the Escondido Police Department executed search warrants at two separate locations on Saturday. During the operation, a SWAT team recovered two pistols, a rifle, and a knife. Authorities have not disclosed the exact connection of these weapons to the stabbing incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy, both residents of Escondido, were apprehended. Both suspects have been booked into Juvenile Hall on charges of suspected murder. Additionally, there is an allegation of gang enhancement, suggesting a potential gang-involvement in this crime.

Escondido has experienced another disturbing fatal stabbing incident within the past month and a half, raising concerns among residents. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information related to this crime to come forward and contact the Escondido Police Department or Detective Therese Ruiz.

The community mourns the loss of Kayden Romo, an innocent young life taken far too soon. The investigation into this tragic incident remains ongoing, as law enforcement aims to bring justice to the grieving family and ensure the safety of the community.

References:
- FOX 5/KUSI: https://www.kusi.com/two-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-street-fight-stabbing-of-14-year-old-boy/
- Escondido Police Department: https://police.escondido.org/