A man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Oceanside Wednesday night, according to police.
The stabbing was reported around 7:20 p.m. at a residence on Windward Way and N. Ditmar Street.
Investigators gathered evidence at the home for what they say came in as a hot prowl burglary. Once officers arrived they discovered it was more.
A 22-year old was stabbed in the lower back area and a 17-year old suffered blunt force trauma to the ribs officials said.
One victim told police he walked into the living room and saw four masked men attacking his brother.
Investigators say the victims were brothers and both live at the home.
"We're looking at all the angles as to whether they were led to the house, or something brought them to the house for some reason,” said Oceanside police Lt. Leonard Cosby. Obviously in their minds there was a reason for them to be here but we don't know what it is yet.”
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Those suspects took off on foot officials said.
Neighbors say they heard the commotion and to hear what happened is unsettling.
Pamela Mueller said the incident has left her a little scared.
“I have a child. I like to think my neighborhood is safe and we look out for each other,” she said.
Officers say there was no forced entry into the home and it doesn't look like anything was taken.
One of the victims was transported from the scene via Mercy Air to a local hospital.
